Embezzlement is a form of fraud wherein a person or entity intentionally misappropriates assets for personal use.  ( 24 min )

So you want to be a venture capitalist? Learn what it takes, where to start, and what kind of attitude you will need to take on the world of venture capitalism.  ( 26 min )

Consumers may not know they can shop for cheaper car insurance. This article features step-by-step instructions on how to evaluate and cut your costs.  ( 18 min )

Perfect competition is a concept in microeconomics that describes a market structure controlled entirely by market forces. If and when these forces are not met, the market is said to have imperfect competition.  ( 22 min )

Cost of goods sold and cost of sales both represent direct costs involved in production. However, some companies use one term rather than the other.  ( 18 min )

Understand how the relationship between short- and long-term interest rates contributes to an inverted yield curve—a noteworthy economic event.  ( 27 min )

Guaranteed life insurance doesn't require a medical exam or other health information, but it's more expensive than other kinds of insurance.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The dollar inched lower versus most of its major counterparts while Asian equity futures pointed to a cautious open to trading. Most Read from BloombergBorrowers With $39 Billion in Student Loans Finally See ReliefPutin Turns to Ruble and Ballot to Shore Up Shaken AuthorityRolls-Royce Debuts Droptail Roadster, Priced at Over $30 MillionChina Urges More Loans, Debt Risk Reduction as Woes CompoundBruised Stocks Face Week Full of Tests, From Nvidia to PowellInvestors will be focused  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors betting on an extension of Baidu Inc.’s market-beating rally may be due for a reality check as concerns about the sluggish Chinese economy and setbacks from a key segment of its business deepen. Most Read from BloombergBorrowers With $39 Billion in Student Loans Finally See ReliefPutin Turns to Ruble and Ballot to Shore Up Shaken AuthorityRolls-Royce Debuts Droptail Roadster, Priced at Over $30 MillionChina Urges More Loans, Debt Risk Reduction as Woes CompoundAlas, Trum  ( 33 min )

China cut its one-year benchmark lending rate on Monday, as expected, as authorities seek to ramp up efforts to stimulate credit demand, but surprised markets by keeping the five-year rate unchanged. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was lowered by 10 basis points to 3.45% from 3.55% previously, while the five-year LPR was left at 4.20%. Most new and outstanding loans in China are based on the one-year LPR, while the five-year rate influences the pricing of mortgages.  ( 30 min )

Oil futures gained in early Asian trade as the market shows sign of tightening and after China announced more policies to boost economic growth.  ( 24 min )

Asian markets held their breath on Monday as investors waited to see how serious Beijing was about policy easing via widely expected rate cuts, having so far sorely disappointed with its stimulus steps. The central bank on Sunday said Beijing would coordinate financial support to resolve local government debt problems, and there have been reports it was encouraging commercials banks to lend more. Investors, however, would prefer massive fiscal spending to minor rate cuts and there is little sign of that as yet.  ( 32 min )

Jordan Company could announce the deal as soon as this week, the report said, adding that no final decision has been made and that talks could still fall apart. Lone Star and Platinum Equity were the other bidders for the assets, Bloomberg News had reported earlier in the month. DuPont had earlier this month raised its 2023 sales forecast betting on demand picking up for its materials used to make a wide range of products including automotive components and semiconductors.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- If they’d been offered today’s economy a year ago – with inflation downgraded from emergency to mere headache, still-low unemployment, and growth that’s slowed without stalling – the world’s top central bankers would’ve taken it like a shot.Most Read from BloombergBorrowers With $39 Billion in Student Loans Finally See ReliefPutin Turns to Ruble and Ballot to Shore Up Shaken AuthorityRolls-Royce Debuts Droptail Roadster, Priced at Over $30 MillionChina Urges More Loans, Debt Risk  ( 33 min )

Het communicatienetwerk C2000 van de politie kampt met zoveel problemen, dat er vroeg of laat slachtoffers gaan vallen. Daarvoor waarschuwt een klokkenluider. Politieagenten op straat kunnen in crisissituaties niet op het netwerk vertrouwen.  ( 11 min )

The warehouse club model pioneered by Costco has proven to be a winner even as the company ignores conventional marketing and advertising tactics.  ( 23 min )

Take a closer look at the ProShares UltraPro QQQ Short ETF, a small, inverse-leveraged ETF that relies on a poor performance from the Nasdaq stock exchange.  ( 21 min )

Used-car leases are rarer than leases on new cars, but they can be a viable option, especially if you’re looking to save some money.  ( 17 min )

Changes in the inflation rate can present challenges for investors as well as consumers. Learn how to turn these challenges into opportunities.  ( 28 min )

Learn about economies of scope and economies of scale, the differences between them, and how they offer cost advantages to companies.  ( 24 min )

Corporate bonds can provide compelling returns even in low-yield times. But they are not without risks.  ( 21 min )

If you're considering investing in China and want to know when to buy, sell, hold or stay away, consider these economic indicators.  ( 20 min )

Some economists theorize that the crowding-out effect negates the multiplier effect induced by government stimulus spending. Learn more about how this happens.  ( 21 min )

LIBOR is a crucial benchmark reference rate with global economic impact.  ( 21 min )

Learn why interest rates are one of the most important economic variables and how every individual and business is affected by rate changes.  ( 19 min )

Liberalization of countries in emerging markets provides new opportunities for investors to increase their diversification and profit.  ( 21 min )

Learn about the origins of the law of supply and demand, an important economic principle that's centuries old but still affects today's economy.  ( 22 min )

Vision insurance covers expenses such as eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglass lenses, and frames. Learn about vision insurance costs and availability.  ( 21 min )

Public infrastructure spending is a popular policy tool intended to boost the economy, but it may only be effective in certain circumstances. Learn when it works.  ( 27 min )

Miners, hashes, keys, cold storage, blocks—it can all get confusing. Learn more about it all so that you can understand how Bitcoin works beyond a wallet.  ( 25 min )

A review of how immigration affects wages (especially for low-skilled jobs), productivity, government revenue, and the aging of America.  ( 25 min )

From unemployment and inflation to government policy, learn what macroeconomics measures and how it affects everyone.  ( 26 min )

In finance, the acronym "FANG" refers to the stocks of four technology companies: Facebook (META), Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX), and Google (GOOG).  ( 22 min )

The American Land Title Association is a trade association representing the title insurance industry, seeking to improve industry oversight.  ( 19 min )

A media kit is a package of information a company assembles to provide reporters or other interested parties with basic information about itself.  ( 21 min )

No-fault auto insurance can cover your medical bills after an accident. Learn how no-fault insurance works and which states require it.  ( 22 min )

Darknet markets, or cryptomarkets, are sites on the dark web offering illicit goods that can be purchased anonymously.  ( 19 min )

Here's how to determine the fair market value of a currency that has appreciated faster than the shares of even the hottest technology stocks.  ( 21 min )

Here are the differences between two of the largest mutual fund families, American Funds and The Vanguard Group, and how their returns match up.  ( 23 min )

An irrevocable beneficiary has guaranteed rights to assets in an insurance policy or a segregated fund.  ( 23 min )

Find out which developed-market ETFs manage the greatest asset base, and why major U.S. equity-only funds are not included in the calculation.  ( 19 min )

On the Nasdaq, the delisting process is set in motion when a company trades for 30 consecutive business days below the minimum bid price or market cap.  ( 25 min )

Credit cards are a source of stress as balances creep up for nearly three in four (73%) consumers.  ( 18 min )

Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour could make Beyoncé the highest-grossing female artist of all time. Here is how she makes her millions.  ( 21 min )

Yearly renewable term plan of reinsurance transfers mortality risk from an insurer to a reinsurer through a process of cession.  ( 20 min )

Negative cash flow from investing activities could be a warning sign or a sign of future growth. Here's how to tell which it is.  ( 22 min )

Homeowners have many options when it comes to insurance and it's best to obtain multiple quotes on homeowners insurance before securing a new policy.  ( 21 min )

Sovereign default is the failure of a government to repay its country's debts. Foreign lenders have little chance of recouping their money when a nation defaults.  ( 27 min )

China owns more than $859.4 billion in U.S. debt. That's less than the U.S. debt owned by Japan and represents about 2.6% of the total U.S. debt. Learn more.  ( 23 min )

Franchise cover is a reinsurance plan whereby the claims from a number of policies are aggregated to form a reinsurance claim.  ( 18 min )

The warehouse club model pioneered by Costco has proven to be a winner even as the company ignores conventional marketing and advertising tactics.  ( 23 min )

Sometimes identifying the best stocks to buy can be difficult, but you could do a lot worse than checking out the stocks selected by one of the world’s savviest hedge fund managers – Warren Buffett. Buffett’s stock picks are a popular source of inspiration for investors, and for good reason. His formidable stock-picking ability has given him the nickname ‘the Oracle of Omaha’ and a fortune of ~$117 billion, making him one of the richest people in the world. His firm, Berkshire Hathaway, is also  ( 35 min )

Take a closer look at the ProShares UltraPro QQQ Short ETF, a small, inverse-leveraged ETF that relies on a poor performance from the Nasdaq stock exchange.  ( 21 min )

Federal Chairman Jerome Powell will speak Friday at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo.  ( 26 min )

The People's Bank of China is expected to cut interest rates on Monday, but it may have to throw caution to the wind and 'go big' if it is to soothe the nervousness and concern around China currently sweeping through financial markets. The Chinese central bank's policy decision is one of three in Asia for investors to take in this week, with the Bank of Korea and Bank Indonesia both expected to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday.  ( 31 min )

Affordability was a topic of conversation even before the pandemic, but buying a house back then looks downright pleasant in hindsight.  ( 27 min )

Carey Mendes, a former oil executive leading’s Nikola’s pursuit of a hydrogen distribution network, has resigned. The post Nikola’s energy president resigns appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 32 min )

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Separating the financial haves from the have-nots is often more about getting these basics right, according to a McKinsey & Co. report.  ( 32 min )

The Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium begins on Thursday. Plus, earnings from Lowe's, Nvidia, Dollar Tree, Intuit, and Ulta Beauty.  ( 27 min )

Buying has become more expensive than renting for the first time in 13 years for would-be homeowners.  ( 31 min )

Here's how to determine the fair market value of a currency that has appreciated faster than the shares of even the hottest technology stocks.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Convinced a recession in the US was near, some of the world’s most prominent money managers loaded up on government bonds this year in a bold bet that would atone for the punishing losses suffered in 2022. Most Read from BloombergChina Urges More Loans, Debt Risk Reduction as Woes CompoundRolls-Royce Debuts Droptail Roadster, Priced at Over $30 MillionRussia’s Luna-25 Lander Fails to Enter Pre-Landing Orbit of MoonUS Consumers Near Day of Reckoning as Pandemic Cash Stash ShrinksA  ( 34 min )

Here are the differences between two of the largest mutual fund families, American Funds and The Vanguard Group, and how their returns match up.  ( 23 min )

Walmart's grocery business boosted its other categories. Don't rush to conclusions though when it comes to Target.  ( 33 min )

A judge has ordered Starbucks to pay an additional $2.7 million to a former regional manager earlier awarded more than $25 million after she alleged she that and other white employees were unfairly punished after the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a Philadelphia location in 2018. In June, Shannon Phillips won $600,000 in compensatory damages and $25 million in punitive damages after a jury in New Jersey found that race was a determinative factor in Phillips’ firing, in violation of federal and state anti-discrimination laws. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that U.S. District Judge Joel Slomsky on Wednesday also ordered Starbucks to pay Phillips another $2.73 million in lost compensation and tax damages, according to court documents.  ( 32 min )

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Old Dominion Freight Line’s proposal outbids rival Estes Express, stepping up the competition for a network of 169 terminals.  ( 27 min )

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech and Nvidia's quarterly update will provide investors with a closer look at what's next in the fight against inflation and the artificial intelligence boom.  ( 34 min )

We are a dual-income couple in our mid-50s with over $2 million in our 401(k)s. Should we "sacrifice" the pre-tax benefit and switch to Roth contributions at work? -Wendy Like most tax-related questions, the answer is "it depends." Based on … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: We're in Our Mid-50s and Have $2 Million in Our 401(k)s. Should We Pivot to Roth Contributions? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 34 min )

Conventional wisdom dictates that a US recession is imminent, either during the second half of this year or the first half of the next. But just how much should we credit that? While there are economic headwinds in play, we should also remember that the pace of inflation is easing, unemployment remains low, and the second quarter earnings season showed a high proportion of surprises to the upside. If it’s not a completely rosy picture, it’s far from doom and gloom. And in the eyes of Goldman Sac  ( 35 min )

Chris Miller shares how he saved enough money to retire early and his best advice for those looking to do the same.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Equity traders reeling from the market’s worst stretch since February face some pivotal events in the days ahead, and a closely watched speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may not even be the biggest test of all.Most Read from BloombergRolls-Royce Debuts Droptail Roadster, Priced at Over $30 MillionChina Urges More Loans, Debt Risk Reduction as Woes CompoundUS Consumers Near Day of Reckoning as Pandemic Cash Stash ShrinksRussia’s Luna-25 Lander Fails to Enter Pre-Landing  ( 33 min )

Generation Investment, chaired by former Vice President Al Gore, bought Applied Materials stock, and sold Salesforce, Mastercard, and Schwab stock in the second quarter.  ( 27 min )

Disney's size was once its strength. Now it's under scrutiny.  ( 35 min )

The chip maker’s rosy forecast lifted markets in a turbulent time—but the bar to dazzle investors is higher now.  ( 27 min )

Energy stocks are up big recently. In July alone, the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) gained 7.8%.  ( 32 min )

Adobe, Inc. (ADBE) shares have jumped 51% in 2023. This uptrend is being powered by mega appetite for the stock.  ( 31 min )

California regulators have made investing in solar power less attractive. But if you're the typical energy user, it still makes long-term financial sense to do so.  ( 41 min )

Higher productivity and increased deficits could raise the ‘neutral’ rate of interest, limiting Fed cuts.  ( 26 min )

Bond investors say the summer selloff in U.S. Treasury debt is providing the best buying opportunity in years.  ( 34 min )

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‘Big Short’ hero Michael Burry sees disaster and—eventually—he’ll get it right again.  ( 25 min )

Affordability was a topic of conversation even before the pandemic, but buying a house back then looks downright pleasant in hindsight.  ( 27 min )

The latest reading, 5.8%, set off alarm bells in some quarters. But the model estimate is likely to be revised sharply lower as new data are reported.  ( 26 min )

Mitra Chem has landed a heavy hitting partner as it tries to get its tech in more electric vehicles.  ( 13 min )

The opening will test a new format that the Swedish furniture company is rolling out globally—a pared-back store aimed at casual shoppers and office workers.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- At any other time in history, the current state of the global diesel market would have sent some countries into a panic. Most Read from BloombergUS Consumers Near Day of Reckoning as Pandemic Cash Stash ShrinksVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkBiden’s Top Lawyer to Depart White House as Probes Ramp UpBiden Wants to Sell His Economic Plan to Voters. He Faces One Big ProblemBama Rush Has Students Showcasing $20,000 Outfits on TikTokAll over the world, pric  ( 33 min )

Dynasty trusts can shield wealth before the Trump tax cuts expire.  ( 21 min )

As companies are shifting their sourcing and logistics networks, it is changing the way transportation providers will have to manage their own businesses. The post Border town boom is realigning the freight market appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 32 min )

Bedrijven in de industrie kregen in het tweede kwartaal een stevige omzetdaling voor de kiezen. De inkomsten daalden gemiddeld met 7,5 procent, de grootste daling sinds coronajaar 2020. Dat meldt statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Britse politieagenten kunnen voortaan tijdens het werk een gratis kop koffie halen bij winkelketens John Lewis en Waitrose. Zo hopen de ketens politie richting winkels te lokken en winkeldieven af te schrikken. De agenten moeten wel herbruikbare bekers meenemen.  ( 3 min )

De mobiele app van supermarktketen Albert Heijn werkt weer. Eerder op zondag hadden appgebruikers last van een storing, waardoor de Bonuskaart niet goed functioneerde. Die storing is inmiddels voorbij.  ( 2 min )

Klanten van Albert Heijn kunnen last hebben van een technische storing in de mobiele app van de supermarktketen. Een aantal functies werkt daardoor niet, zegt een woordvoerder van Albert Heijn.  ( 3 min )

De Italiaanse nationale spoorwegmaatschappij FS wil de concurrentiestrijd aangaan op het Europese spoor. Het spoorbedrijf wil ook trajecten uitzetten richting Amsterdam.  ( 3 min )

De persoonsgegevens van bijna 76.000 medewerkers van de elektrische autofabrikant Tesla zijn gelekt naar de Duitse zakenkrant Handelsblatt.  ( 3 min )

The first written insurance policy dates back nearly 4,000 years. Here is how insurance came into being and how it evolved from there.  ( 23 min )

Corporate reimbursement coverage protects a company against losses resulting from legal action against its directors and officers.  ( 19 min )

Cryptographic hash functions combine message-passing capabilities with security properties. It is used in many applications, from database security to cryptocurrency.  ( 21 min )

Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) is bought by banks as a tax shelter, leveraging tax-free savings provisions to fund employee benefits.  ( 24 min )

A surplus share treaty is reinsurance in which the ceding insurer retains a fixed amount of liability and the reinsurer takes the remaining liability.  ( 19 min )

Here's a look at some of the positive and negative aspects of national lotteries.  ( 25 min )

When calculating GDP using the income approach, all expenditures in an economy should equal the total income from the production of goods and services. Learn how.  ( 21 min )

The student loan system is in desperate need of reform as graduates struggle to find work and pay off their student loans. Learn about changes that can help.  ( 24 min )

Learn about the elements of the capital asset pricing model, and discover how to calculate a company's cost of equity financing with this formula.  ( 21 min )

Lenders charge borrowers a commitment fee as compensation for keeping a line of credit open or to guarantee a loan at a specific date in the future.  ( 20 min )

Read these insightful tips on how to get a picture-perfect summer rental home at a great price. Don’t spoil your fun by leasing the wrong type of accommodations.  ( 24 min )

Traders rejoice when the Fed drops the rate, but is it good news for all? Find out here.  ( 24 min )

A bank reconciliation statement summarizes banking activity, allowing individuals and companies to compare their own records with the bank’s records.  ( 26 min )

This rate is rarely questioned—unless the economy falls into disarray.  ( 22 min )

Some businesses are slowing capital expenditures and pulling back on taking out credit as a result of the Federal Reserve's cycle of rate hikes—showing all may be going according to policymakers' plans to slow inflation.  ( 17 min )

The real GDP number is adjusted to remove the effects of inflation, so it is a more accurate gauge of the nation's real output of goods and services.  ( 24 min )

Learn more about passive, quasi-passive, immunization, and active bond strategies and how you can put them to work for your portfolio.  ( 24 min )

A contingent commission is a commission paid to an intermediary by an insurance or reinsurance company with a value dependent on an event occurring.  ( 19 min )

The Comptroller General is a high-ranking accounting position in the U.S. government who sets and oversees accounting policy.  ( 19 min )

Find out how price inelasticity of demand shows the relationship between demand and price when the price of an inelastic good is either lowered or raised.  ( 23 min )

A run on the fund is a situation where a hedge fund faces increasing redemptions, causing the fund managers to sell positions to meet the withdrawals.  ( 19 min )

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China has long had an outsized impact on global growth - but with its economy sputtering, its problems could become everyone else's problems.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- It’s late August, which means we’re headed to Jackson Hole for the Kansas City Fed’s annual symposium, attended by top central bankers from around the world. And as usual, everyone is wondering in particular just what Fed Chair Jerome Powell — who’s expected to speak Friday morning — might have to say.Most Read from BloombergUS Consumers Near Day of Reckoning as Pandemic Cash Stash ShrinksVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkMercedes-Benz Unveils the New Ge  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The highest long-term Treasury yields in years are headed for a major hearing next week as investors place their bids for two risky auctions — right before the Federal Reserve’s potentially game-changing annual gathering at Jackson Hole.Most Read from BloombergUS Consumers Near Day of Reckoning as Pandemic Cash Stash ShrinksVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkBiden’s Top Lawyer to Depart White House as Probes Ramp UpCohn and Summers Talk Trump, China and M  ( 32 min )

One of the most challenging parts of investing is deciding what to do when the companies you own are doing well but the share prices reflect a different scenario. Wall Street is often forward looking, so it's quick to react to news that will affect companies six or more months down the road. This has been evident the last few days for real estate investment trusts (REITs), as the Federal Reserve continues to talk tough on inflation and traders wonder what the effects will be on commercial proper  ( 35 min )

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Cuban balked at Uber’s cofounder valuing the startup at $10 million.  ( 32 min )

Lawsuit accuses website of deception as it allows travelers to book typically cheaper connecting flight and get off after first leg  ( 31 min )

A court filing shows that Old Dominion swooped in at the last minute, entering a base bid of $1.5 billion for now-defunct Yellow’s terminals. The post Old Dominion ups ante with $1.5B bid on Yellow’s terminals appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 31 min )

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway now owns roughly 5.7 million shares of D.R. Horton, the largest homebuilder in the U.S., despite headwinds threatening the industry including rising mortgage rates.  ( 32 min )

Here is your Pro Recap of 5 head-turning deal dispatches you may have missed last week: ArcelorMittal considers acquiring US Steel, Intel and Tower Semiconductor terminate the acquisition, Arena Group announces strategic expansion with Bridge Media Networks, and merger deals at Energy Transfer and Crestwood Equity, and Ball’s aerospace business and BAE Systems. InvestingPro subscribers got this news first.  ( 33 min )

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Short-term Treasury bills, which yield more than 5.4%, still look like an investor’s better income bet.  ( 27 min )

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With the company’s market value having plunged nearly $300 billion since its July 2021 peak, CEO Dan Schulman is relinquishing the reins after nine years.  ( 29 min )

We gained additional income and didn't withhold enough on our Form W-4. We are currently not putting money into a retirement account but have access to a 401(k) through our employer. Would we be able to correct our withholding deficit … Continue reading → The post Ask An Advisor: What Midyear Moves Will Cut Our Tax Bill? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 33 min )

As a financial advisor, you may dedicate a lot of your time to helping clients create a workable retirement plan. However, it's also important to consider what your personal exit strategy might look like once you're ready to retire. Succession … Continue reading → The post Succession Planning Tips for Financial Advisors appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 34 min )

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The number of people with $1 million or more saved in their 401(k) accounts leapt 10% from April to the end of June, according to Fidelity Investments.  ( 33 min )

Entrepreneur Roberto Colaninno, chairman and CEO of scooter maker Piaggio and one of Italy's best-known dealmakers, has died, his investment company IMMSI said on Saturday. Colaninno was a central figure in the country's industrial landscape who managed to turn around a number of failing companies, but also left a mixed corporate legacy. He is most famous for his surprise $58 billion leveraged buyout of Telecom Italia in 1999, at the time the world's largest hostile takeover.  ( 32 min )

Companies have been busy reshuffling their C-suites as they work through restructuring, turnaround plans, and COVID-19 aftershocks.  ( 34 min )

In the past two years, those receiving Social Security have seen large cost-of-living adjustments that can help. Many wonder what's next in 2024?  ( 35 min )

Yields are close to their highest level in years. Investors can bolster portfolios with bonds with the potential for both high income and capital gains.  ( 26 min )

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For the first time in years, investors are earning robust returns on cash.  ( 27 min )

The Danish self-starter convinced her McKinsey colleagues to toss in the towel on their consultancy careers and launch a business together in 2007. Now she’s the CEO of the fastest-growing sustainable food app.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- At the start, the job looked like a well-paid role in finance. It ended with a $10,000-a-month drug habit and a cell in a German prison.Most Read from BloombergVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New YorkBitcoin Calm Shatters With Sudden Tumble, Mass LiquidationsJeremy Grantham Says Fed Is Kidding Itself on Avoiding a RecessionBig Tech Logs Year’s Longest Weekly Losing Streak: Markets WrapThat’s the sto  ( 35 min )

Learn more about passive, quasi-passive, immunization, and active bond strategies and how you can put them to work for your portfolio.  ( 24 min )

Hours before a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio and erupted in fire in February, a judge ruled a former railroad employee could proceed with a lawsuit claiming he had been harassed for years by managers who said he reported too many flaws in rail cars he inspected and had his job changed after reporting an injury. Richard Singleton’s case against Norfolk Southern was settled for an undisclosed amount after the judge said he had enough evidence to go to trial over whether he was disciplined for reporting safety violations that slowed trains passing through a Macon, Georgia, railyard. The settlement provided relief for Singleton, but does little for residents near East Palestine, Ohio, who worry about possible health effects from the accident's toxic blaze.  ( 34 min )

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both notched their third consecutive week of declines.  ( 31 min )

Millions of shoppers agree: It’s OK to eat supermarket sushi.  At U.S. retailers, sales are up over 70% in the past year.  ( 21 min )

James Bouchard grew up around steel and deal making; ‘We have the cash,’ he says of his $7.8 billion surprise bid.  ( 29 min )

(Bloomberg) -- From the financial crisis to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Britain has borrowed and spent its way out of every jam. The bill for that is becoming a worry all its own. Most Read from BloombergUS Consumers Near Day of Reckoning as Pandemic Cash Stash ShrinksMercedes-Benz Unveils the New Generation of Its Brawny AMG GT Sports CarRussia’s Luna-25 Lander Fails to Enter Pre-Landing Orbit of MoonVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkRolls-Royce Debuts Droptail Road  ( 34 min )

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Several indicators that pointed to upside for U.S. stocks this year have shifted to a more neutral outlook, potentially leaving equities vulnerable to turbulence from a recent surge in bond yields and worries over China’s economy, investors said. Some investors watch so-called contrarian indicators to gauge the market's mood, with extreme pessimism thought to be a good sign to buy and vice versa. At the start of the year, measures such as stock positioning and allocations to cash showed extreme bearishness, reflecting investors' grim outlook following a brutal selloff in 2022 and expectations of a recession in the second half of this year.  ( 33 min )

The Arizona layoffs at CVS come after the health giant announced plans to cut 5,000 corporate jobs across the company. #phoenix $CVS  ( 11 min )

Nederland huisvest een van de grootste internetknooppunten ter wereld en is een draaischijf in de digitale wereldeconomie. We zijn daardoor een goede vestigingslocatie voor internetbedrijven met hun datacenters. Die koppositie kost veel energie, maar volgens de datacenters is dat gelukkig meestal groene.  ( 4 min )

Het Russische besluit om weg te lopen bij onderhandelingen over de graandeal raakt de Oekraïense economie. In de eerste maand na het klappen van de deal exporteerde het land een derde minder graan.  ( 4 min )

Het is binnenkort niet meer mogelijk om accounts te blokkeren op het socialemediaplatform X (voorheen Twitter). Het zou nog wel mogelijk zijn om privéberichtjes tegen te houden.  ( 4 min )

Al wekenlang is het onrustig rondom koopjesketen Big Bazar. Rekeningen worden niet betaald, winkels gaan dicht en verhuurders stappen naar de rechter. Wat is er aan de hand met de discounter?  ( 4 min )

Komend studiejaar keert de basisbeurs weer terug, maar een vetpot is het niet. Studenten balen ervan dat de basisbeurs nog lager is dan die van voor het leenstelsel. Maar volgens deskundigen is het helemaal niet de bedoeling dat een studiebeurs alle kosten van studenten dekt.  ( 7 min )

Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com reported profit and sales that beat analysts' estimates, as the retailer enticed customers with lower-priced offerings amid an economic downturn in China.  ( 1 min )

Learn what current liabilities are, and find out how to calculate total current liabilities in Microsoft Excel.  ( 17 min )

Coming up next week: retail earnings, updates on home sales, and the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.  ( 19 min )

Credit cards can be one of the major influences on your credit score, and how you use them can either help your score or hurt it. Here is what you need to know.  ( 23 min )

Find out how involuntary unemployment credit card insurance (IUCC) can cover your minimum payments if you're laid off and whether it is worth the cost.  ( 23 min )

Learn what this phrase means and how to spot it in a company's financial statements.  ( 20 min )

Today's CDs allow you to lock in a record rate—up to 5.75%—for months or years down the road when savings account rates inevitably drop. Is now a good time for a CD?  ( 18 min )

Peercoin is an alternative cryptocurrency launched in 2012. Peercoin is based on the bitcoin framework.  ( 20 min )

Proof of elapsed time (PoET) consensus algorithm follows a true lottery system and allows for more efficient use of the blockchain network's resources.  ( 22 min )

Non-qualified deferred compensation plans can allow top-earning employees to delay taxes on their earnings, using life insurance for funding. Here's how this strategy works.  ( 21 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.75% APY from MapleMark Bank for 1 year, 5.65% APY from Dow Credit Union for 3 months, and 5.56% APY from TotalDirectBank.  ( 19 min )

The S&P 500 ticked down just 0.01% and was little changed on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, closing out a week of losses after mixed reactions to the latest earnings reports.  ( 16 min )

A revoked IRA is a retirement savings account that is canceled by the account holder seven days or less after it was established.  ( 23 min )

A public company must file its earnings after the end of its first three quarters, and its quarterly and annual earnings after its fiscal year ends.  ( 21 min )

Bitcoin Pizza Day: the day Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoins.  ( 17 min )

An inverse volatility exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a financial product that allows investors to bet on market stability without having to buy options.  ( 19 min )

A franchisee is a small business owner who purchases the right to use an existing business's trademarks, brands, and proprietary knowledge.  ( 22 min )

Life insurance carriers offer two main benefits to insured individuals when a transfer of risk occurs: death benefit proceeds and cash value savings.  ( 20 min )

A Merkle root contains information about every single transaction hash that ever was on a particular block in a blockchain.  ( 19 min )

Off-chain transactions occur outside of the blockchain network and provide a low-cost, instant transaction medium for the cryptocurrency.  ( 18 min )

Here are step-by-step instructions for filing a reimbursement claim for insurance on your pet.  ( 22 min )

Admitted insurance is purchased from an insurance company that has been formally admitted or licensed to operate by the state insurance agency.  ( 18 min )

Cryptocurrency regulation is still spotty or nonexistent but there are some potential pitfalls that investors should watch out for.  ( 23 min )

In aggregate stop-loss reinsurance, losses over a specified amount during the contract period are covered by the reinsurer and not by the insurer.  ( 18 min )

With the plethora of digital currency exchanges, how can an investor choose the right one? Take the steps to find the best exchange for your crypto needs.  ( 24 min )

Concurrent causation is a legal doctrine related to losses from more than one cause, and when one has coverage and the other does not.  ( 19 min )

Maintenance expenses are costs incurred to keep an item in good condition. Apartments, homes, and condominiums have expenses, but who pays them?  ( 19 min )

The bitcoin price dropped below $26,000 this week amid decreased activity in the market, the growing crisis in China's property sector, and a report that SpaceX has sold at least some of its bitcoin holdings.  ( 18 min )

Gold has long been the investor's choice for storing value. Bitcoin is gaining investor interest for the same purpose. Which Is better?  ( 24 min )

Ross, TJX, and other off-price retailers have benefited from strong inventories of premium products and discounted prices.  ( 19 min )

U.S. equities were mixed at midday on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, amid concerns about China’s property market after Chinese real estate giant Evergrande filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection.  ( 16 min )

A waiver of subrogation clause is important to include in a lease agreement and benefits both the landlord, tenant, and any other business relationship.  ( 20 min )

Chip tool maker Applied Materials reported sales that beat forecasts and raised its guidance on demand for AI chips.  ( 17 min )

Litecoin (LTC) is a cryptocurrency that shares features with Bitcoin but runs a different mining algorithm. It also has a higher coin supply and lower transaction costs.  ( 24 min )

In recent earnings calls, some leaders said they expected a recession, while others said the economy was still resilient.  ( 20 min )

Chinese automaker Xpeng saw its shares slide after a record quarterly loss, driven by increased competition and margin deterioration.  ( 17 min )

Compare mortgage rates across 18 different products for both purchase and refinance and see how they stack up across the country.  ( 29 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages climbed to again hit their highest level since 2002. Rates were up on almost every loan type, including a new record for the jumbo 30-year average.  ( 22 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 20-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 24 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and collected the best 15-year loan offers.  ( 27 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 10-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 26 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best jumbo mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 30 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 30-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 18 min )

Stagflation is the coincidence of weak growth and elevated inflation evident in the 1970s that required monetary policy changes by the Federal Reserve.  ( 26 min )

Compare mortgage refinance rates across 18 different products, from 30-Year Fixed to 5/6 ARMs and everything in between.  ( 18 min )

While entertaining multiple offers for financing, bankrupt trucking company Yellow has accepted Estes Express's $1.3 billion stalking horse bid for its shipment centers.  ( 18 min )

Fueling fears of a deepening property crisis in China, Evergrande filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection to manage its debt under its massive restructuring process.  ( 18 min )

MiFID II is a European Union packet of financial industry reform legislation, instituted to regulate financial markets that replace MiFID.  ( 21 min )

An Anderson Economic Group report shows that a 10-day United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy harder than past strikes due to lower inventory levels.  ( 19 min )

A board of directors (BofD) is the governing body of a company that is elected by shareholders to provide guidance, set strategy, and oversee management.  ( 26 min )

Applied Materials shares climb after boosting its forecast on rising demand for AI computing and internet-connected devices, while ADRs of Chinese EV maker XPeng slide after a decline in deliveries. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

A treasury bond is a marketable, fixed-interest U.S. government debt security with a maturity of more than 10 years and which pays periodic interest payments.  ( 25 min )

For many emerging economies, issuing sovereign debt is the only way to raise funds, but things can go sour quickly.  ( 24 min )

Everything you need to know about homeowners insurance, from what it covers to how rates are determined.  ( 30 min )

Financial exposure is the amount that an investor can potentially lose in an investment and is an alternate name for financial risk.  ( 21 min )

Trading commodities can seem challenging to a novice trader. We break down how to invest in them.  ( 26 min )

The Herrick Payoff Index tracks price, volume, and open interest to identify potential trends and reversals in futures and options contracts.  ( 20 min )

An excess judgment loss is the additional amount that an insurer must pay above the policy limit.  ( 19 min )

Bazooka Candy Brands, maker of the popular bubblegum, has been sold for $700 million to a private equity firm.  ( 30 min )

Around $400 billion of debt assets are considered to be in "pre-distress," while $150 billion are "deeply distressed," Bank of America said.  ( 33 min )

With the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note hitting 4.25%, stocks have competition from bonds in a way they haven’t for a decade and a half.  ( 40 min )

If retail inflation gets stuck around 3%, as seems increasingly likely, interest rates will continue to rise. That’s bad news for investors.  ( 27 min )

Following the market’s opinion about fashionable footwear leads a longtime New Balance wearer to Swiss sneaker maker On Holding.  ( 27 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks Inc. surged after projecting stronger billings for the year than Wall Street anticipated, easing fears that a slowdown in demand may weigh on results. Most Read from BloombergChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New YorkVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkBitcoin Calm Shatters With Sudden Tumble, Mass Liquidations‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateBig Tech Logs Year’s Longes  ( 32 min )

Bitcoin took a sharp leg down to the $25,000 level as investors speculated about SpaceX's holdings, but there may be another major headwind for cryptocurrencies — rising bond yields.  ( 30 min )

Today's CDs allow you to lock in a record rate—up to 5.75%—for months or years down the road when savings account rates inevitably drop. Is now a good time for a CD?  ( 20 min )

The global coal trade is thriving, with dry bulk ships busy carrying the loads. As the West consumes less coal, Asia buys even more. The post There’s more coal being shipped by sea than ever before appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 34 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.75% APY from MapleMark Bank for 1 year, 5.65% APY from Dow Credit Union for 3 months, and 5.56% APY from TotalDirectBank.  ( 21 min )

Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 26 min )

Moderna and BioNTech are no longer minting money from Covid vaccines. But both have strong drug pipelines and plenty of cash.  ( 26 min )

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The company's profit guidance for the quarter and fiscal 2024 topped analyst forecasts. The revenue outlook came in light.  ( 26 min )

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The owner of Peet’s Coffee is renaming a major brand, rejiggering supply chains and hitting back at those who say it should exit the country.  ( 26 min )

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Utilities are supposed to be a staid investment.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Sacks Parente Golf Inc. ended its first week of trading lower, just days after notching the best debut of an initial public offering on a US stock exchange this year.Most Read from BloombergVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkGlobal Stock Managers on Guard as China Pain Set to SpreadChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New YorkBitcoin Calm Shatters With Sudden Tumble, Mass LiquidationsJeremy Grantham Says Fed Is Kidding Itself on Avoiding  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. shares notch the worst weekly drop in at least four decades on concern it may be responsible for the fires that ravaged the island of Maui, with Wells Fargo’s analyst warning the possible liabilities could be large enough to wipe out the value of its utility arm. Most Read from BloombergVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New YorkBitcoin Calm Shatters With Sudden Tumble  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Volatility in the world’s biggest bond market has finally caught the attention of investors on Wall Street who’ve been plunging into stocks all year. Most Read from BloombergChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New YorkVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkBitcoin Calm Shatters With Sudden Tumble, Mass LiquidationsJeremy Grantham Says Fed Is Kidding Itself on Avoiding a Recession‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to Proliferate  ( 34 min )

Stocks continued an August swoon on Friday.  ( 31 min )

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. rocked the steel and investing worlds on Sunday with its nearly $8 billion offer to acquire United States Steel Corp.  ( 11 min )

“We have no choice, we have to sell. As a matter of fact, I just put my house on the market 10 minutes ago,” one resident told NBC6.  ( 31 min )

“It's almost guaranteed to be wrong," the GMO co-founder told Bloomberg of the Fed's soft landing forecast Thursday. "They have never called a recession."  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The expanding supply of Treasury debt, while driving yields to the highest levels of the year, is also aggravating a shortage of five-year notes in advance of the next auction. Most Read from BloombergVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkGlobal Stock Managers on Guard as China Pain Set to SpreadChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New YorkBitcoin Calm Shatters With Sudden Tumble, Mass LiquidationsJeremy Grantham Says Fed Is Kidding Itself o  ( 31 min )

Investors should take note any time a money manager with more than $7 trillion in assets does something new.  ( 27 min )

American oil producers have fewer rigs actively drilling than at any point since the first days of the Ukraine war, suggesting they are pessimistic about prices. U.S. drillers had 520 rigs up and running this  ( 22 min )

The team includes top-ranked advisor Leslie Lauer.  ( 26 min )

For decades, the U.S. dollar has held the esteemed position as the world's primary reserve currency. But according to Lynette Zang, chief market analyst for ITM Trading, this longstanding dominance is on shaky ground. "The days of the dollar being the world reserve currency are fast coming to a close," she said in a recent interview with Stansberry Research. Zang explained that the shift began back in 2002 when the Federal Reserve "first had to buy" U.S. debt. This act suggested that the world w  ( 32 min )

It must have sounded like a good idea at the time, but Anheuser-Busch’s (NYSE:BUD) decision to run a promotional campaign for its Bud Light beer with the help of transgender ‘influencer’ Dylan Mulvaney backfired spectacularly. Conservative America did not like that idea at all, and decided to boycott the drink, thereby no longer making it the US’s best-selling beer. As sales plummeted in the wake of the controversy, BUD shares went into a tailspin, falling by 20% in May with the company also lay  ( 32 min )

California Blue Shield's unbundling of pharmacy benefits services may not spell total loss for Big 3 PBM industry.  ( 34 min )

California Blue Shield's unbundling of pharmacy benefits services may not spell total loss for Big 3 PBM industry.  ( 34 min )

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US Treasury prices have tanked in 2023, with investors fretting about the Federal Reserve's interest-rate hikes.  ( 30 min )

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Wall Street is betting that the proration will be about 30%, meaning that participating J&J holders will get 30% of their stock converted into Kenvue.  ( 37 min )

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“About a third of homebuilders in Florida are saying that buyers’ concerns about insurance availability and costs are somewhat slowing sales.”  ( 33 min )

If you're looking for the best high-yield money market accounts, shop around and compare options from multiple banks and credit unions.  ( 32 min )

An unsolicited bid for US manufacturing stalwart US Steel has set off a potential reshuffling of a classic American industry.  ( 34 min )

"The financial impact associated with the partial termination of the Blue Shield of California contract is not expected to have an impact to our previously issued 2023 guidance and is expected to have an immaterial impact on our longer-term outlook," CVS said  ( 9 min )

Walmart has upended the grocery business, and smaller rivals are struggling to survive.  ( 34 min )

Broadcom and Marvell Technology will win big time from custom chip design, according to analyst Harlan Sur.  ( 34 min )

Stocks were set to continue an August swoon on Friday.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. has bought about $160 million of Russian aluminum from the London Metal Exchange, something many banks have refused to touch since the invasion of Ukraine.Most Read from BloombergUS Consumers Near Day of Reckoning as Pandemic Cash Stash ShrinksVietnam Tycoon Loses $18 Billion After EV Maker’s Shares SinkBiden’s Top Lawyer to Depart White House as Probes Ramp UpBiden Wants to Sell His Economic Plan to Voters. He Faces One Big ProblemCohn and Summers Talk Trump, China  ( 32 min )

Market watchers grasped at several theories for the sudden downward movement in prices, from turmoil in China to interest rate fears.  ( 32 min )

The devil is in the details. Investors shouldn't forget about some rights the United Steelworkers union has at United States Steel.  ( 26 min )

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The latest Apple iPhone models are expected to include relatively modest upgrades, but bulls still expect strong demand.  ( 26 min )

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Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson said he expects the chipmaker to to beat expectations and offer a “robust forward outlook,” when it reports Wednesday.  ( 26 min )

If you qualify to participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan, you may want to pay attention closely. These accounts can offer high-earners who have maxed out their traditional retirement savings options an appealing opportunity to set aside a substantial portion of their income and invest it on a tax-deferred basis. In a new […] The post This Little-Known Account Can Help High Earners Accumulate Wealth appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 32 min )

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Meta managers will be tracking whether employees are sticking with its return-to-office policy.  ( 10 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Edward Yardeni, the economist who coined the term “bond vigilantes” during the 1980s and has regularly predicted their return to the investment landscape ever since, said they’re “saddling up.”Most Read from BloombergChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New York‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateGoldman Plans Hiring Spree to Fix Lapses After Increased Fed ScrutinyChina’s Hidden Financial Dangers Erupt With Shadow Bank CrisisNiger Soldie  ( 32 min )

A California regulator has halted a plan for Medical Properties Trust to take a stake in a struggling hospital chain’s business.  ( 28 min )

With about 99% of the firm controlled by founder Pham Nhat Vuong, the small amount of publicly available shares makes the stock prone to volatility. The loss-making firm was valued at $85 billion in its Wall Street debut on Tuesday, which was followed by a 46% slump in two days that brought down its value to $46.4 billion, closer to that of legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. The company, which has struggled to retain senior executives and has an ambitious target of selling 50,000 electric vehicles this year, is shifting to a new "hybrid model" for sales, bringing in distributors and dealers for overseas markets.  ( 31 min )

The shares were down 1.1% in early trading, putting them on pace to drop for a sixth consecutive day.  ( 27 min )

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Hawaiian Electric upgraded, CVS downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 33 min )

Stocks were set to continue an August swoon on Friday.  ( 31 min )

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The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely done raising interest rates, according to a strong majority of economists polled by Reuters, and a slight majority now expect the central bank to wait at least through end-March before cutting them. A 90% majority, 99 of 110 economists, polled Aug 14-18 say the Fed will keep the federal funds rate in the 5.25-5.50% range at its September meeting, in line with market pricing. After raising rates by 25 basis points last month, Fed Chair Jerome Powell kept options open for whether there would be a hike or a pause at the September meeting.  ( 33 min )

The United States on Friday will finalize a decision to impose import duties on solar panel makers who finished their products in Southeast Asian nations to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made goods, according to a senior Commerce Department official. The decision, which largely mirrors a preliminary finding the agency made in December, was opposed by buyers of solar panels that rely on cheap products made overseas to make their projects competitive. But it is good news for the small U.S. solar manufacturing industry, which for years has struggled to compete with Chinese goods and is enjoying renewed investment due to subsidies in U.S. President Joe Biden's landmark climate change law.  ( 30 min )

Hawaiian Electric Industries surged in Friday’s premarket trading, following an eight-day losing streak. The stock (ticker: HE) has faced significant pressure since last week, plummeting by 17% on Thursday. Investors have been concerned by the emergence of class-action lawsuits against the company  ( 12 min )

Stocks were set to continue an August swoon on Friday.  ( 30 min )

KeyBanc Capital Markets analysts downgraded shares of the e-commerce company for luxury fashion to Sector Weight from Overweight.  ( 26 min )

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A symbol of China's property crisis filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection. Troubles continue at other developers—and in the financial system.  ( 27 min )

Deere reports fiscal third-quarter earnings of $10.20 a share. Wall Street was looking for $8.22.  ( 26 min )

While the summer months are proving to be less lucrative for stock market participants, the overall trend this year has been up. The reason for the rally has been primarily down to AI hype, with various cultural commentators predicting this tech’s impact could be as big as that of the Industrial Revolution. But not all are quite as hyperbolic. There are grumblings on Wall Street that we are now entering an AI-driven bubble, with some prominent market watchers claiming the rally might not be sust  ( 34 min )

Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service earlier in the day downgraded the company's stock to junk status. Hawaiian shares have lost more than half of its value since the Aug. 8 wildfires that destroyed the coastal Maui town of Lahaina and killed at least 110 people. The company did not clearly outline the purpose for which it was seeking expert advice.  ( 31 min )

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Advance Auto Parts could run like a dream again with a new CEO.  ( 25 min )

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Investing.com -- VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS) shares tumbled for a third straight session in early U.S. trading on Friday, representing another step down from an eye-popping surge in the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker's stock after its debut on the Nasdaq on Tuesday.  ( 31 min )

Deere & Co raised its annual profit forecast on Friday as demand for large farm tractors remains robust, while easing supply chain bottlenecks lower manufacturing costs. The Moline, Illinois-based company has also seen high demand for its construction equipment, as the United States upgrades roads, railways and other transportation infrastructure under the Joe Biden administration's $1 trillion package approved by the Senate in 2021. Deere, a barometer for the global economy, has maintained resilient operating profit margins, despite global market volatility.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Deere & Co. lifted its financial outlook for the year as machinery demand from farmers remained robust despite slumping crop prices.Most Read from BloombergChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New York‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateGoldman Plans Hiring Spree to Fix Lapses After Increased Fed ScrutinyNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysGlobal Yields Reach 15-Year Highs as Rate-Hike Worries BuildThe world’s top  ( 31 min )

Elon Musk's SpaceX has written down the value of its crypto holdings and sold Bitcoin, The Wall Street Journal reports.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Steve Cohen is contesting an Internal Revenue Service campaign to compel hundreds of money managers — including his Point72 Asset Management — to pay self-employment taxes on a main source of earnings.Most Read from BloombergChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New York‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateGoldman Plans Hiring Spree to Fix Lapses After Increased Fed ScrutinyNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysGlobal  ( 32 min )

Secret Ford meetings prep white-collar workers to work in parts depots if the UAW goes on strike. "This is the little bit Ford can do," analyst says.  ( 36 min )

Applied Materials reports earnings and issues a forecast better than analysts' expectations, Keysight stock falls after a weaker-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter outlook, and Farfetch slumps after a quarterly sales miss. Meanwhile, Deere, XPeng, and Palo Alto Networks are scheduled to report earnings Friday.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese authorities have stepped up efforts in recent days to bolster the financial market in a sign that Beijing is growing uncomfortable with the pace of declines in stocks and the yuan. Most Read from BloombergChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New York‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateGoldman Plans Hiring Spree to Fix Lapses After Increased Fed ScrutinyNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysGlobal Yields Reac  ( 32 min )

Shares of the power-generator maker are down 56% over the past year, and 35% since Barron’s recommended buying them last fall.  ( 26 min )

Bitcoin prices fell suddenly late on Thursday amid reports of hundreds of millions in sales, triggering a bloodbath across futures and spot markets.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- After an astronomical rise in its first day of trading, VinFast Auto Ltd. is now coming back to Earth — erasing a chunk of its billionaire founder’s fortune.Most Read from BloombergChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New York‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateGoldman Plans Hiring Spree to Fix Lapses After Increased Fed ScrutinyNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysGlobal Yields Reach 15-Year Highs as Rate-Hike Wor  ( 30 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cryptocurrencies extended declines, sliding with global risk assets as investors price in higher interest rates for longer. A report of Elon Musk’s SpaceX selling Bitcoin holdings added to the concerns. Most Read from BloombergChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New York‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateGoldman Plans Hiring Spree to Fix Lapses After Increased Fed ScrutinyNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysGlob  ( 31 min )

Late-night announcement is the latest in the drama for the control of United States Steel Corp.  ( 11 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Bets on long-dated Treasuries have backfired as the US economy holds firm, but payday is coming for those who are brave enough to stick to their guns.Most Read from Bloomberg‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New YorkGoldman Plans Hiring Spree to Fix Lapses After Increased Fed ScrutinyNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysGlobal Yields Reach 15-Year Highs as Rate-Hike Worries Bu  ( 32 min )

Bitcoin traded at around US$26,800 on Thursday morning in Asia after hitting a two-month low of around US$25,400. Ether fell below US$17,000.  ( 33 min )

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The S&P 500 ticked down just 0.01% and was little changed on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, closing out a week of losses after mixed reactions to the latest earnings reports.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were mixed at midday on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, amid concerns about China’s property market after Chinese real estate giant Evergrande filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection.  ( 1 min )

Applied Materials shares climb after boosting its forecast on rising demand for AI computing and internet-connected devices, while ADRs of Chinese EV maker XPeng slide after a decline in deliveries. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 fell 0.8% on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, as declines in shares of CVS and other healthcare stocks weighed on the index after Blue Shield of California said it would reduce its reliance on CVS.  ( 1 min )

Het moederbedrijf van Douwe Egberts en Pickwick, JDE Peet's, peinst er niet over om zich terug te trekken uit Rusland. Dat zegt topman Fabien Simon in een interview met The Wall Street Journal. Veel bedrijven hebben zich teruggetrokken uit Rusland wegens de inval van Rusland in Oekraïne.  ( 4 min )

Specsavers stopt na nog geen jaar met zijn drie winkels in België. Dat laat de opticien- en audicienketen vrijdag weten op zijn website.  ( 3 min )

De economie van eurolanden zal in de komende jaren blijven groeien en het is onwaarschijnlijk dat die in een diepe of lange recessie zal belanden. Dat zegt bestuurder Philip Lane van de Europese Centrale Bank.  ( 4 min )

De aandelenkoers van betaalverwerker Adyen daalt vrijdag verder naar de laagste koers sinds april 2020. Dit na een dramatische koersval donderdag. Toen verloor Adyen door een koersdaling van bijna 40 procent in een dag bijna 19 miljard euro aan beurswaarde.  ( 4 min )

Het lijstje van bedrijven dat het faillissement van Big Bazar aanvraagt wordt steeds langer. Het beursgenoteerde vastgoedbedrijf Wereldhave is nu ook naar de rechter gestapt om de koopjesketen failliet te laten verklaren.  ( 3 min )

De aandelenkoers van betaalverwerker Adyen daalt vrijdag verder. Dit na een dramatische koersval donderdag op de Amsterdamse beurs. Toen werd Adyen door een koersverlies van bijna 40 procent in een dag 19 miljard euro minder waard op de beurs.  ( 3 min )

Schiphol schaft dertig nieuwe tilhulpen aan om bagagesjouwers te ontlasten. Eerder werden ook al negentien robots ingezet na scherpe kritiek van de Arbeidsinspectie.  ( 3 min )

De bitcoin is in een dag tijd abrupt met ongeveer 8 procent in waarde gedaald. De koers ging van ruim 26.000 euro donderdagochtend naar ruim 24.000 euro vrijdagochtend. Die waardedaling volgt op het nieuws dat SpaceX zijn bezittingen in bitcoins heeft afgewaardeerd.  ( 3 min )

Nederland zit momenteel in een recessie, maakte statistiekbureau CBS woensdag bekend. Dat komt onder andere doordat huishoudens zuiniger leven. Wij vroegen jullie daarom hoe jullie de kosten van boodschappen laag houden. Op ons reactieplatform NUjij deelden lezers hun tips.  ( 4 min )

Energiebedrijf Vandebron gaat eigenaren van zonnepanelen laten betalen voor het terugleveren van stroom aan het netwerk. Op ons reactieplatform NUjij zijn daar veel vragen over gesteld. Ben Woldring, eigenaar van energievergelijkingswebsite Gaslicht.com, geeft antwoord op de beste en meestgestelde vragen.  ( 5 min )

In een rechtszaak waarbij een grondhandelaar op een dwingende manier lappen landbouwgrond verkocht aan een particulier, vindt de rechter dat er meer financieel toezicht moet komen op deze praktijken. De handel in grond is voor kopers namelijk zeer risicovol.  ( 5 min )

In Nederland rijden er nu 1 miljoen bestelauto's rond. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van de RDW (Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer) waar het AD over schrijft. Dit jaar zijn er al 53.000 nieuwe auto's geregistreerd. Dit zijn vooral busjes van het merk Volkswagen.  ( 3 min )

Nederland zit momenteel in een recessie, maakte statistiekbureau CBS woensdag bekend. Dat komt onder andere doordat huishoudens zuiniger leven. Wij vroegen jullie daarom hoe jullie de kosten van boodschappen laag houden. Op ons reactieplatform NUjij deelden lezers hun tips.  ( 4 min )

An Anderson Economic Group report shows that a 10-day United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy harder than past strikes due to lower inventory levels.  ( 1 min )

While entertaining multiple offers for financing, bankrupt trucking company Yellow has accepted Estes Express's $1.3 billion stalking horse bid for its shipment centers.  ( 1 min )

Fueling fears of a deepening property crisis in China, Evergrande filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection to manage its debt under its massive restructuring process.  ( 1 min )

Chip tool maker Applied Materials reported sales that beat forecasts and raised its guidance on demand for AI chips.  ( 1 min )

CVS shares fell after Blue Shield of California said it would reduce its reliance on the company's pharmacy services and work with other firms, including Amazon, to cut costs.  ( 1 min )

AI has become the new ‘shiny object,’ attracting investors’ attention. The rush began this past November when OpenAI’s ChatGPT made its debut, demonstrating in the clearest possible way how AI can change the ways computers use the data they collect and the ways we interact with them. The sudden interest in AI has had a spiraling effect. Investors are seeking companies with greater exposure to AI, while tech firms are eager to publicize their own AI links and offerings. Keeping a close watch on t  ( 35 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- All around the world, bond traders are finally coming to the sobering realization that the rock-bottom yields of recent history might be gone for good. Most Read from Bloomberg‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysGlobal Yields Reach 15-Year Highs as Rate-Hike Worries BuildChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New YorkKen Griffin Reshaped Law Banning Chinese Real Estate PurchasesTh  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Applied Materials Inc., the largest US maker of chipmaking machinery, gave a bullish forecast for the current quarter, indicating that an industry slump may be fading.Most Read from Bloomberg‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateGlobal Yields Reach 15-Year Highs as Rate-Hike Worries BuildNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysFed Saw ‘Significant’ Inflation Risk That May Merit More HikesKen Griffin Reshaped Law Banning Chinese Real Est  ( 32 min )

According to billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, taking a different approach when launching a business can lead to more success than relying on raising capital. During a recent Southby Southwest (SXSW) panel discussion, Cuban emphasized the value of starting a business “with as little money as possible” and bootstrapping it as much as you can. In the session titled Unleashing the Entrepreneur In Everybody, Cuban provided some insight on raising capital. Don’t Miss: The biggest disruption to sma  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China Evergrande Group sought Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York on Thursday, court papers show. Most Read from Bloomberg‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateGlobal Yields Reach 15-Year Highs as Rate-Hike Worries BuildNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysFed Saw ‘Significant’ Inflation Risk That May Merit More HikesKen Griffin Reshaped Law Banning Chinese Real Estate PurchasesChapter 15 bankruptcy protects company’s US ass  ( 31 min )

For the quarter that ended in June, Wall Street expects XPeng to report a per-share loss of 31 cents from sales of $707 million. A year ago, XPeng reported a 46-cent loss from $1.1. billion in sales.  ( 26 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.76% from Connexus Credit Union for 1 year, 5.75% from MapleMark Bank for 1 year, and 5.65% from Dow Credit Union for 3 months.  ( 21 min )

The Vietnamese electric-car company has flip-flopped on strategy and recalled vehicles.  ( 27 min )

In a case last month, a federal judge decided that most sales of a token called XRP didn't qualify as securities transactions.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The fresh boom in stock options that expire within 24 hours has grabbed all the attention on Wall Street trading desks — spurring a Goldman Sachs Group Inc. warning that the activity is fueling the recent market selloff.Most Read from Bloomberg‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateGlobal Yields Reach 15-Year Highs as Rate-Hike Worries BuildNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysFed Saw ‘Significant’ Inflation Risk That May Merit More H  ( 33 min )

Wall Street failed to rebound, continuing a gloomy August.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Broadcom Inc. has secured up to $28.4 billion in new debt commitments to fund its purchase of VMware Inc. and replace a shorter-term loan it had snagged as it awaits regulatory approval for the deal.Most Read from BloombergChina Evergrande Group Files Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New York‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateGoldman Plans Hiring Spree to Fix Lapses After Increased Fed ScrutinyNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysGlobal Y  ( 32 min )

I am selling my house and the price is $504,999. After paying off this house I will net $400,000. Do I have to pay a capital gains tax as I’m planning to pay off my retirement home with the money I netted? – Thomas The answer is solidly "it depends," both in terms of whether […] The post AAA: I’m Selling My House and Netting $400k to ‘Pay Off My Retirement Home.’ Do I Have to Pay Capital Gains Tax? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 33 min )

Who owns the most U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs stock?  ( 11 min )

Jefferies analyst Mark Lipacis analyzed the June data for the six top cloud-based service providers and found that Nvidia gained market share over the past year.  ( 26 min )

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AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE:AMC) was one of the hottest meme stocks in 2021. Now, it's facing a stark reality. On Monday, AMC shares plummeted 35%. Investors were concerned about dilution following Friday's court approval of a settlement that would allow the company to convert its preferred equity units into common shares. This significant movement in the stock caught the attention of legendary investor Bill Gross, known widely as the Bond King. "Another Meme bites the dust — AMC," he  ( 33 min )

SpaceX did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The space company, which was founded more than two decades ago, was valued at roughly $150 billion at a recent employee stock sale, putting its valuation on par with that of Intel or Walt Disney , the Journal reported. In 2022, revenue doubled to $4.6 billion, helping the company reduce its loss last year to $559 million from $968 million, the WSJ reported.  ( 30 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Trucking firm Estes Express Lines has struck a $1.3 billion deal to acquire all of Yellow Corp.’s terminals out of bankruptcy, an offer that’s subject to higher bids should any materialize in the coming weeks.Most Read from Bloomberg‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Costing $3 a Pill Threatens to ProliferateFed Saw ‘Significant’ Inflation Risk That May Merit More HikesNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysKen Griffin Reshaped Law Banning Chinese Real Estate PurchasesGloba  ( 30 min )

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Americans will burn through all their pandemic savings by the end of September, according to estimates by the Federal Reserve.  ( 31 min )

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United States Steel Corp. released more details Thursday on its obligations under its basic labor agreement with United Steelworkers on the union’s role in any plant or corporate transaction.  ( 10 min )

Retirement account balances are roaring back after 2022's dismal performance.  ( 32 min )

The two companies failed to reach a deal by Oct. 26, 2022, as decided earlier, and now Tesla would take "all available legal remedies" unless the parties mutually resolve the matter, Core lithium said in a presentation on Wednesday. The notice of a potential legal claim is related to a binding term sheet the companies signed in March last year to negotiate the terms of a supply agreement under which Elon Musk-led Tesla would have received spodumene, a lithium-rich mineral.  ( 31 min )

ADRs of European payments giant and Stripe rival Adyen tumbled on Thursday after reporting its slowest sales growth ever, citing competition in key markets including the U.S.  ( 18 min )

Citi analysts raised their price target on the fintech stock to $12 from $10.  ( 26 min )

Bud Light was caught in a heated controversy in April over a collaboration with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney which gutted sales.  ( 32 min )

Wall Street looked to rebound from two straight down sessions.  ( 31 min )

Their collectible baseball cards, sneakers and Barbie dolls are their emergency funds.  ( 21 min )

As Coinbase Inc. (COIN) scraps with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on its right to exist as an exchange, the company has achieved an unprecedented milestone in U.S. oversight by winning approval to handle customers’ buying and selling of crypto futures.  ( 34 min )

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Its shares fell 16% in early trading after losing 19% in the previous session as the loss-making company faces an ambitious annual goal set by its founder Pham Nhat Vuong - to sell 50,000 EVs, more than twice the sales notched up so far this year. Meanwhile, its lofty valuation could be at risk as it looks to raise more capital over the next 18 months.  ( 30 min )

There are two sides to every coin. For penny stocks, or tickers that trade for less than $5 per share, this rings especially true. As some of the most divisive names on the Street, they are either met with resounding praise or forceful discontent. Going beyond the argument that you get more for your money, even minor price appreciation can result in massive percentage gains. However, some investors prefer to avoid these stocks entirely, as the fact that shares are trading at such depressed level  ( 35 min )

In response to the country’s escalating housing affordability issue, Elevate Money's new real estate investment trust (REIT), the Future Of Housing Fund (FOHF), is proposing a solution. Partnering with modular home manufacturer Boxabl, the fund aims to channel investment capital and innovation into the affordable housing sector. Boxabl's Innovative Home Construction Method Boxabl is making waves for its novel approach to home construction. Its modular units, which can be efficiently folded and s  ( 31 min )

Shares of electric-vehicle company VinFast fell more than 8% early Thursday, retreating for a second consecutive session. The Vietnamese car maker debuted on the Nasdaq on Tuesday after merging with a special-acquisition company. The stock more than tripled in its first day of trading, [vaulting Vi  ( 21 min )

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Shares of CVS Health dropped early Thursday after health insurer Blue Shield of California said it will drop CVS's Caremark pharmacy-benefit manager to work with other companies, includi  ( 22 min )

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Saving for retirement is a lifelong undertaking. It involves keeping your retirement goals in mind as you have children, get different jobs and move from place to place. However, a recent study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College … Continue reading → The post Empty Nester? This Avoidable Mistake Could Jeopardize Your Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 42 min )

With bids in play from Cleveland-Cliffs and Esmark, a battle for U.S. Steel is underway.  ( 27 min )

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The $40 billion J&J exchange offer for Kenvue stock is likely to be oversubscribed  ( 27 min )

Apple stock typically performs well ahead of a new iPhone release and this year will be no different, according to one of its strongest bulls.  ( 27 min )

Another set of results from Adyen, another stock-market drubbing. The Dutch payments provider, once a darling of the European tech scene, needs Silicon Valley to get its mojo back. The stock was down by more than a quarter in European trading Thursday after the company put out half-year numbers tha  ( 24 min )

Hawaiian Electric shares fell around 26% in premarket trading Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported that the utility company is in [talks with firms that specialize in restructuring advisory work](https://www.wsj.com/articles/hawaiian-electric-in-talks-with-financial-restructuring-professi  ( 21 min )

After weeks of inaction, cryptos have a catalyst. Expectations of higher interest rates for longer send Bitcoin and other tokens spiraling.  ( 26 min )

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Investors are pricing in a rate cut and no recession.  ( 32 min )

Blue Shield of California is dropping CVS’s Caremark, its current pharmacy-benefit manager, and replacing it with a selection of other companies including drug delivery from Amazon.  ( 27 min )

Walmart's refresh is inviting in a new wave of customers, according to the company's C-suite.  ( 32 min )

The retailer raised guidance as earnings beat Wall Street expectations, driven by groceries.  ( 26 min )

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Tapestry posts fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of 95 cents a share, while Wall Street was expecting 97 cents.  ( 26 min )

Hedge fund EDL Capital is betting on further falls for China's offshore currency and says the yuan's slide could be the next "black swan event" to rattle world markets, according to an investor presentation this month seen by Reuters. The U.S. dollar has strengthened roughly 6% against the offshore yuan so far this year and Chinese state banks have been seen selling dollars this week to stem the yuan fall. EDL Capital, which manages about $1 billion, said factors weighing on the yuan include geopolitical tensions driving Western countries to re-home supply chains that will starve China of foreign investment.  ( 30 min )

The move sent shares of CVS sliding 8%, while rivals Cigna Group and UnitedHealth Group, which also have pharmacy benefit management units, fell sharply in premarket trading. Pharmacy benefit managers, which maintain lists of drugs covered by health insurance plans and negotiate prices with manufacturers, have recently come under scrutiny from lawmakers for their role in rising healthcare costs.  ( 31 min )

Walmart's grocery business, e-commerce efforts, and guidance raise shone in its second quarter earnings.  ( 34 min )

Walmart has been on the hunt for new profit drivers.  ( 33 min )

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Blue Shield of California says it aims to save millions on drug costs, and plans to drop CVS Caremark as pharmacy-benefit manager  ( 26 min )

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Apple stock typically performs well ahead of a new iPhone release and this year will be no different, according to one of its strongest bulls.  ( 27 min )

Cisco's fiscal fourth-quarter profit and sales beat analysts' estimates, Wolfspeed posts a wider-than-expected loss and issues disappointing guidance, BAE Systems is buying Ball Aerospace for $5.5 billion, and Walmart is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The top three US wireless carriers have lost billions in revenue as smartphone sales dwindle in a reversal of the pandemic boom.Most Read from BloombergFed Saw ‘Significant’ Inflation Risk That May Merit More HikesGoldman CEO’s Most Loyal Deputy Is Tested by Mutinous PartnersNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group, Ecowas SaysKen Griffin Reshaped Law Banning Chinese Real Estate PurchasesGoldman Sachs Blames Zero-Day Options for Fueling S&P 500 SelloffAT&T Inc., T-Mobile US  ( 32 min )

After weeks of inaction, cryptos have a catalyst. Expectations of higher interest rates for longer send Bitcoin and other tokens spiraling.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Adyen NV’s shares plunged most on record after first-half earnings missed estimates, weighed down by the Dutch fintech company’s hiring push and inflationary pressures. Most Read from BloombergFed Saw ‘Significant’ Inflation Risk That May Merit More HikesGoldman CEO’s Most Loyal Deputy Is Tested by Mutinous PartnersChina Shadow Bank Misses Dozens of Payments as Risks GrowKen Griffin Reshaped Law Banning Chinese Real Estate PurchasesNiger Soldiers Killed in Attacks by Armed Group,  ( 32 min )

Shares of the payments giant are down 80% from their pandemic-era high in 2021.  ( 26 min )

Oil exploration-and-production companies look like the sweet spot for investors, rather than refiners, oil-field services providers, or other energy-related firms.  ( 26 min )

One trading firm has a price target of as low as $24,000 in the coming months in the absence of immediate market catalysts.  ( 31 min )

The average retirement saver with a seven-figure balance is 59 years old.  ( 26 min )

China's major state-owned banks were seen busy selling U.S. dollars to buy yuan in both onshore and offshore spot foreign exchange markets this week, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, in an attempt to arrest the yuan's rapid losses. State banks usually act on behalf of China's central bank in the country's foreign exchange market, but they could also trade on their own behalf or execute their clients' orders. Offshore branches of the state banks were seen selling dollars during London and New York trading hours this week, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.  ( 30 min )

Bitcoin, Ether and Top 10 crypto fell on Thursday morning in Asia. Coinbase receives futures approval.  ( 32 min )

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Today's top stories for NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) revolve around the competitive landscape of the semiconductor industry and the company's strategic moves in the market. NVIDIA's AI Chips: A Game-Changer for Data Centers: NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, underscored the economic advantages of the company's AI chips over traditional CPUs in data centers. The Grace Hopper Superchip, a fusion of CPU and GPU, promises substantial energy savings and enhanced performance for generative AI tasks. Huang ill  ( 32 min )

A bank letter of credit policy assures a company engaged in an international transaction of the creditworthiness of the buyer.  ( 19 min )

Blockstack (Stacks) is a blockchain-based version of the internet that allows full control of data and apps to the user.  ( 22 min )

Retained earnings are the cumulative earnings that have yet to be paid to shareholders. Retained earnings are also used to reinvest back into the company or pay down debt.  ( 23 min )

Find out how some indicators help investors predict the likely opening direction of stocks. Also, determine how international markets influence the open.  ( 22 min )

Using leverage in a housing purchase can significantly increase your real estate net worth. Learn how increasing leverage can benefit your net worth.  ( 25 min )

An actuarial adjustment refers to a revision made to reserves, premiums, benefit payments, or other values based on a change in actuarial assumptions.  ( 19 min )

Fast-track your MBA degree with a double major to help give your career the edge it needs and create a focus in an area of expertise.  ( 23 min )

Saving for college is a major investment that can span years. CDs can take several years to mature. So can you use CDs to fund a 529?  ( 22 min )

A business loan is a type of financing that is used by businesses. Companies can take out business loans from a bank, an online lender, or a credit union.  ( 22 min )

A bridge loan is short-term financing used until a person or company secures permanent financing. It provides immediate cash flow.  ( 23 min )

Merchant category codes (MCC) are used by credit card companies to classify purchases according to the type of merchant. They are important for card rewards programs and other purposes.  ( 23 min )

A zero liability policy absolves a credit or debit cardholder from responsibility for fraudulent charges. But it may not apply in all circumstances.  ( 23 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.76% from Connexus Credit Union for 1 year, 5.75% from MapleMark Bank for 1 year, and 5.65% from Dow Credit Union for 3 months.  ( 19 min )

The S&P 500 fell 0.8% on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, as declines in shares of CVS and other healthcare stocks weighed on the index after Blue Shield of California said it would reduce its reliance on CVS.  ( 16 min )

Wahed Invest Inc. is likely a welcome platform in the robo-advisor environment for religious Muslims.  ( 25 min )

Some home renovations can boost the value of your home but others will cost you money you won't recoup. Consider a few things before investing in upgrading your home.  ( 23 min )

CVS shares fell after Blue Shield of California said it would reduce its reliance on the company's pharmacy services and work with other firms, including Amazon, to cut costs.  ( 17 min )

A Medicaid waiver is an expansion of Medicaid eligibility for people with disabilities, among other populations.  ( 22 min )

Buying a car is a big purchase, especially if you have to borrow to make it happen. These tips will help you get a loan at a cost that's right for you.  ( 23 min )

Understanding dividends and how they generate steady income for shareholders will help you become a more informed and successful investor.  ( 23 min )

Ancillary benefits are a secondary type of health insurance that covers miscellaneous medical expenses that are incurred during a stay at the hospital.  ( 18 min )

Cooperative insurance can cover co-op apartments and healthcare. Cooperative insurance allows policyholders to buy more coverage at an affordable cost.  ( 22 min )

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% as of August 17, a level not seen since 2002, when it peaked at 7.18%.  ( 17 min )

A bondholder is an individual or other entity who owns the bond of a company or government and thus becomes a creditor to the bond's issuer.  ( 28 min )

A letter of indemnity is a letter guaranteeing that contractual provisions will be met; otherwise, financial reparations will be made.  ( 19 min )

The War Damage Corporation was a government program created during World War II to provide coverage for property damages related to war.  ( 19 min )

Transferring balances from one or more credit cards to a new card can have both positive and negative effects on your credit score. Here is how to do it right.  ( 23 min )

Chapter 13 is a U.S. bankruptcy proceeding in which debtors reorganize their finances in order to repay creditors within three to five years.  ( 24 min )

Chapter 12 is a special form of bankruptcy filing in the United States that applies specifically to farms and fisheries.  ( 24 min )

Silicon Valley is an area in Northern California that is home to a large number of innovative technology companies.  ( 29 min )

The Inflation Reduction Act, enacted a year ago, did a lot of things. Reducing inflation likely wasn’t one of them—at least not yet.  ( 22 min )

Planning a sale or transition of your practice over time can help ease your clients into it and can net you a higher sale price.  ( 19 min )

U.S. equity markets were little changed and mixed midday on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, after the latest earnings reports.  ( 16 min )

While markets in Asia and North America have been lagging behind, growth of premium and ultra-premium sales coupled with the launch of the iPhone 15 could catapult Apple over competitors in unit sales.  ( 17 min )

Stranger-owned life insurance is when someone tries to buy coverage on a person they don't know, and is illegal. Here's why.  ( 24 min )

The Blue Book or Kelley Blue Book lists new and used car prices, helping car buyers determine the fair market value and trade-in value of automobiles.  ( 21 min )

The number of IRA accounts rose 34.8% for females aged 18 to 35.  ( 17 min )

The Multifiber Arrangement (MFA) was an international trade agreement between several countries on textiles and clothing that was active from 1974 to 2004.  ( 21 min )

ADRs of European payments giant and Stripe rival Adyen tumbled on Thursday after reporting its slowest sales growth ever, citing competition in key markets including the U.S.  ( 17 min )

AAA is the highest possible rating assigned to the bonds of an issuer by credit-rating agencies such as Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings. Read more about these bonds.  ( 22 min )

A-/A3 are similar rating categories issued by two different rating agencies, Moody's and S&P, to reflect long-term investment bond creditworthiness.  ( 21 min )

Homebuyers are increasingly turning to newly built single-family homes, representing a record 31.4% of homes on the market in the second quarter.  ( 17 min )

Retail giant Walmart beat profit and sales estimates thanks to surging grocery and e-commerce sales, as its discount-oriented business model shielded it from a broader slowdown in consumer spending.  ( 18 min )

Insurance losses from Maui's historic wildfires, which have claimed more than 100 lives and up to 2,200 buildings, could top $3.2 billion for homeowners and lead to the biggest insurance payout in Hawaii's history.  ( 19 min )

Britain's largest defense company, BAE Systems, said it plans to acquire Ball's aerospace operations for $5.6 billion.  ( 16 min )

The 30-year mortgage average is wavering just below a 21-year high. Movement was mixed across other loan types, with the three major ARM averages rising slightly.  ( 20 min )

If you have difficulty obtaining a conventional mortgage for a manufactured home, an FHA loan is an alternative for buying the home, the lot, or both.  ( 24 min )

The debt ceiling is a limit that Congress imposes on the amount that the federal government can owe. Discover the current debt ceiling and its economic impact.  ( 30 min )

B1/B+ is the highest quality credit rating for non-investment grade bonds.  ( 21 min )

A passbook loan is a personal loan made to a savings account holder by the custodial bank using the balance of the savings account as collateral.  ( 21 min )

Walmart shares rise after reporting its inventory management and a jump in online sales helped it grow revenue above expectations, and Cisco shares move higher after an increase in orders helped it beat earnings estimates. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

What are the most expensive stocks by share price? Berkshire Hathaway, NVR, Seaboard, Booking Holdings, and AutoZone top the list. While share price itself doesn't equal market value, here is a rundown of the most expensive stocks.  ( 20 min )

Allocated loss adjustment expenses (ALAE) are part of an insurer’s expense reserves that are attributed to the processing of an insurance claim.  ( 19 min )

If you want to get out of a car lease without paying early termination fees, then you have some alternatives, including lease swapping.  ( 20 min )

The digital divide refers to the gap between people who have access to modern information and communications technology and those who don’t.  ( 26 min )

Advance loss of profit (ALOP) insurance provides coverage for financial losses due to delays in construction and infrastructure projects.  ( 18 min )

Prior acts coverage is a feature of an insurance policy that extends current coverage to pay claims made on events that took place prior to the policy's date of purchase.  ( 19 min )

Crypto lending is the process of depositing cryptocurrency that is lent out to borrowers in return for regular interest payments.  ( 24 min )

Insurance defense refers to attorneys who focus on representing cases that stem from insurance matters.  ( 18 min )

The aggregate limit of liability refers to the most money an insurer can be obligated to pay to a policyholder during a specified period.  ( 19 min )

A condotel is a hybrid property that combines the ownership of a condominium with the option to rent out units like a traditional hotel.  ( 18 min )

De winkelverkopen dalen alsmaar verder. Al vijf kwartalen op rij kopen we minder dan in dezelfde periode een jaar eerder. Door prijsverhogingen blijft de omzet voor veel winkels toch nog redelijk op peil.  ( 3 min )

De Britse regering roept lokale overheden op de pubs toestemming te geven om zondag vroeger open te gaan. Zondag spelen de Engelse voetbalsters onder leiding van bondscoach Sarina Wiegman de WK-finale tegen Spanje.  ( 3 min )

Betalingsverwerker Adyen kende donderdag een uitzonderlijk slechte dag. Door tegenvallende resultaten in het eerste half jaar wilden beleggers massaal van hun aandelen af. Daardoor ging de koers onderuit en verdampte 19 miljard euro van de beurswaarde.  ( 3 min )

Wie op het warmtenet is aangesloten, moet in de toekomst betere bescherming krijgen tegen extreme tarieven. Dat staat in het advies van toezichthouder ACM over nieuwe regels voor warmtenetten, waar minister Rob Jetten (Energie) aan werkt.  ( 4 min )

Kledingketen H&M wil stapsgewijs stoppen met leveranciers in Myanmar, meldt persbureau Reuters. Woensdag is een rapport over wantoestanden in kledingfabrieken in het Aziatische land verschenen.  ( 3 min )

Nog eens drie partijen willen een faillissementsaanvraag doen voor koopjesketen Big Bazar. Dat meldt directeur Joost Konings van Invorderingsbedrijf Amsterdam, dat de aanvragen in behandeling heeft.  ( 3 min )

Om te voorkomen dat het leven voor veel Nederlanders onbetaalbaar wordt, moet het demissionaire kabinet actie ondernemen. Dat zeggen budgetinstituut Nibud en Defence for Children als reactie op een armoedewaarschuwing waar het Centraal Planbureau (CPB) woensdag mee kwam.  ( 5 min )

De handel in het aandeel Adyen is donderdag korte tijd stilgelegd op de Amsterdamse beurs. De stap volgde op een koersverlies van 25 procent van het aandeel. Dat is het grootste dagverlies voor het betaalbedrijf, dat sinds 2018 een notering heeft in Amsterdam.  ( 3 min )

Vakbond FNV vindt een minimumloon van 14 euro niet meer hoog genoeg en pleit voor een verhoging naar 16 euro per uur. Ook toeslagen en kindgebonden budgetten zouden omhoog moeten in de strijd tegen armoede, vindt voorzitter Tuur Elzinga.  ( 4 min )

Minister Micky Adriaansens (Economische Zaken) heeft genoeg van de vertraging die satellietbedrijf Inmarsat veroorzaakt voor de ontwikkeling van sneller 5G-internet. Het bedrijf houdt belangrijke radiofrequenties bezet die daarvoor nodig zijn. Daarom pakt Adriaansens die frequenties op 1 februari 2024 af.  ( 5 min )

De werkloosheid in Nederland is in juli licht toegenomen. 3,6 procent van de beroepsbevolking was werkloos, tegen 3,5 procent een maand eerder. Dat is nog steeds een zeer laag percentage.  ( 3 min )

Ook Triodos Bank heeft de winst over het eerste half jaar van 2023 verdubbeld. De kleinere bank volgt daarmee het voorbeeld van ABN AMRO, ING en Rabobank. De banken profiteren volop van de renteverhogingen van de Europese Centrale Bank (ECB).  ( 5 min )

De groei van de Nederlandse economie valt dit en volgend jaar terug. Dat is geen probleem, omdat de economie de afgelopen jaren veerkrachtig bleek ondanks meerdere crises. De zorgen zitten hem vooral in de toenemende armoede als de steunmaatregelen stoppen.  ( 6 min )

NU.nl kiest elke dag een actueel onderwerp waarover jij uitgebreid met medelezers van gedachten kunt wisselen. Nederland zit momenteel in een recessie, maakte statistiekbureau CBS gisteren bekend. Dat komt onder andere doordat huishoudens nu zuiniger leven. Wat doe jij om de kosten van je boodschappen laag te houden?  ( 2 min )

De werkloosheid in Nederland is in juli licht toegenomen. 3,6 procent van de beroepsbevolking was werkloos, tegen 3,5 procent een maand eerder. Dat is nog steeds een zeer laag percentage.  ( 3 min )

De meeste Nederlandse beleggers hebben cryptoplatform Binance op tijd verlaten. Vandaag sluit Binance de Nederlandse accounts op het platform. Klanten hadden tot woensdag de tijd om hun cryptomunten over te zetten naar een ander platform.  ( 3 min )

De groei van de Nederlandse economie valt dit en volgend jaar terug. Dat is geen probleem, omdat de economie de afgelopen jaren veerkrachtig bleek ondanks meerdere crises. De zorgen zitten hem vooral in de toenemende armoede als de steunmaatregelen per 2024 stoppen.  ( 3 min )

Klanten van energiebedrijf Vandebron moeten voortaan extra betalen als ze zonnepanelen bezitten. Het bedrag is afhankelijk van de hoeveelheid elektriciteit die ze terugleveren aan het net. NUjij'ers vroegen zich af of een thuisbatterij een oplossing kan zijn.  ( 3 min )

Veel auto's beschikken over zogenoemde keyless entry-systemen. Daarmee kun je de auto openen en starten terwijl de autosleutel in je broekzak zit. Dat is erg handig en makkelijk, maar maakt je auto ook inbraak- of diefstalgevoelig.  ( 4 min )

U.S. equity markets were little changed and mixed midday on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, after the latest earnings reports.  ( 1 min )

What are the most expensive stocks by share price? Berkshire Hathaway, NVR, Seaboard, Booking Holdings, and AutoZone top the list. While share price itself doesn't equal market value, here is a rundown of the most expensive stocks.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 lost 0.8% on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, after minutes from the latest Fed meeting showed members indicated interest rates may still have to rise to curb inflation.  ( 1 min )

While markets in Asia and North America have been lagging behind, growth of premium and ultra-premium sales coupled with the launch of the iPhone 15 could catapult Apple over competitors in unit sales.  ( 1 min )

Britain's largest defense company, BAE Systems, said it plans to acquire Ball's aerospace operations for $5.6 billion.  ( 1 min )

Walmart shares rise after reporting its inventory management and a jump in online sales helped it grow revenue above expectations, and Cisco shares move higher after an increase in orders helped it beat earnings estimates. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

The company's stock was rising in late trading. The chip design software firm is getting a big boost from AI.  ( 26 min )

Trying to navigate the ups and downs of the stock market and predict its future direction can seem like a complicated and daunting task. However, as with almost anything, simplicity often holds the key. One of the most straightforward strategies is to keep an eye out for insiders’ moves. After all, these corporate officers are privy to their companies’ inner workings. So, when an insider is seen picking up shares of the company they work for, especially in bulk, it sends a clear signal that they  ( 35 min )

You can currently earn a record 5.90% with the top CD, and more than two dozen other CDs pay at least 5.50%. Is this the peak, or will the best CD rates climb even higher?  ( 20 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cisco Systems Inc., the largest maker of computer networking equipment, gave a lukewarm revenue forecast for the coming fiscal year, adding to concern that spending on tech infrastructure is slowing.Most Read from BloombergGoldman CEO’s Most Loyal Deputy Is Tested by Mutinous PartnersFed Saw ‘Significant’ Inflation Risk That May Merit More HikesChina Shadow Bank Misses Dozens of Payments as Risks GrowStocks, Bonds Fall as Rate Hikes Left on the Table: Markets WrapMarc Becker, Apol  ( 31 min )

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Oil and gas services provider Energy Transfer LP agreed to buy Crestwood Equity Partners LP for $7.1 billion dollars, including $3.3 billion in debt.  ( 18 min )

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PayPal's new CEO has a tough job ahead of him when he takes the reins from Dan Schulman on Sept. 27.  ( 33 min )

Hawaiian Electric Industries is speaking with restructuring advisory firms to address financial and legal challenges over its potential liabilities in the wake of the Maui wildfires, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The utility firm is in discussions over the strategies it can pursue and to determine whether it needs to hire legal and financial advisers, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Hawaiian Electric did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for a comment.  ( 31 min )

Stock indexes closed lower as investors reacted to minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting.  ( 32 min )

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Zim lost $213 million in the second quarter. Will rising trans-Pacific spot rates help it reverse course in the third? The post Shipping line Zim bets big on spot market as losses mount appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 34 min )

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Reuters reported Wednesday that ArcelorMittal was considering a bid for United States Steel. That has U.S. Steel shares on the move.  ( 26 min )

Analysts downgrading stocks is an everyday occurrence and certainly nothing out of the ordinary. But it's major news when well-regarded stocks with large followings are the subjects of the downgrades. This week began with downgrades on three popular real estate investment trusts (REITs) across three different subsectors. Two of the downgrades were by the same analyst with Bank of America Securities and one was by an analyst with Argus Research. Take a look at the three REITs that could be in for  ( 34 min )

Who wins in the battle for control of U.S. Steel?  ( 12 min )

Jim Cramer, the well-known financial analyst and host of CNBC’s popular show “Mad Money,” is a figure with a reputation for outspoken opinions and a solid track record in the financial markets. Cramer recently delved into the art market and its potential as a solid investment option, particularly during times of inflation. In one of his episodes, Cramer highlighted Masterworks, a company that offers investors the opportunity to buy shares in individual artworks. The approach allows people to par  ( 31 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Look closely at the contours of Tuesday’s tumble in the S&P 500 and fingerprints of a new market force come into focus.Most Read from BloombergGoldman CEO’s Most Loyal Deputy Is Tested by Mutinous PartnersChina Shadow Bank Misses Dozens of Payments as Risks GrowTech Stocks Take a Leg Down Ahead of Fed Minutes: Markets WrapChina Asks Some Funds to Avoid Net Equity Sales as Markets SinkMarc Becker, Apollo’s Impact Investing Co-Head, Dies at 51They’re options tied to S&P 500 with a m  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Sacks Parente Golf Inc.’s shares tumbled as much as 83%, erasing almost all of the big first-day gains that made it the strongest US stock-market debut of 2023.Most Read from BloombergGoldman CEO’s Most Loyal Deputy Is Tested by Mutinous PartnersChina Shadow Bank Misses Dozens of Payments as Risks GrowTech Stocks Take a Leg Down Ahead of Fed Minutes: Markets WrapChina Asks Some Funds to Avoid Net Equity Sales as Markets SinkMarc Becker, Apollo’s Impact Investing Co-Head, Dies at 5  ( 31 min )

Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE:GOLD) is one of the largest producers of gold in the world. But CEO Mark Bristow recently emphasized the importance of another metal to keep an eye on. During an interview with CNBC, Bristow said, "My view is that copper is the most strategic metal out of all the metals." He pointed out that batteries are a major driver for copper demand, but there's more to the story. "Batteries is not a long-term solution for the future of a better planet for all," Bristow said. "What'  ( 33 min )

Barron's live coverage of financial markets, from stocks and bonds to oil and crypto.  ( 9 min )

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A leading Dallas energy player will pay big bucks for the company that merged with #Royals majority owner John Sherman's old business.  ( 10 min )

Stock indexes were looking to rebound from a day that saw each lose more than 1%.  ( 32 min )

Stock indexes were looking to rebound from a day that saw each lose more than 1%.  ( 32 min )

VinFast’s Nasdaq trading debut on Tuesday made Vingroup founder Pham Nhat Vuong a very wealthy man.  ( 32 min )

Britain is facing a growing risk of recession even as rampant inflation begins to ease, economists have warned.  ( 45 min )

Shares in the Vietnamese electric car company more than tripled in its first day of trading, giving it a roughly $86 billion market value.  ( 26 min )

VinFast's stock opened at $22 apiece on Nasdaq — a surge of over 200% from the $10 per share price agreed upon with Black Spade Acquisition.  ( 31 min )

Buyers should focus on what they can control rather than try to predict mortgage rates.  ( 26 min )

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Investors seem convinced the security software company has chosen this inconvenient timetable because it has news to deliver shareholders might not like.  ( 26 min )

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The Houston area is losing one of its largest publicly traded energy companies in a deal valued at approximately $7.1 billion.  ( 11 min )

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My investment accounts don't withhold taxes from my capital gains, which is causing me to owe large amounts when I file my returns. How can I mitigate this situation? -David As capital gains distributions are unpredictable and usually unknown until … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: ‘How Can I Mitigate This Situation?' My Tax Bill Is Huge Because My Investment Accounts Don't Withhold Capital Gains appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 34 min )

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Retirees don't accurately understand their risks in retirement, according to a recent analysis from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. The brief, authored by Wenliang Hou, finds a disconnect between how retirees rank perceived risks and their objective … Continue reading → The post Retirees Don't Know Their No. 1 Retirement Risk: Advisors Can Help appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 32 min )

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I'm a 65-year-old preparing for retirement within the next three to five years. I'm looking at different types of retirement funds. Would adding stocks that are dividend-structured along with gold and cryptocurrencies be a good mixture? -Earl Shifting from building … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I'm 65 Years Old and Going to Retire Soon. How Should I Structure My Portfolio? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 33 min )

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Analysts at Piper Sandler and Raymond James raised their target prices on Nvidia to $500 ahead of its earnings next week.  ( 26 min )

The retailer handily beats Wall Street's earnings expectations.  ( 26 min )

A solid top- and bottom-line beat by the e-commerce giant isn't enough to lift the stock amid a selloff in Chinese markets.  ( 26 min )

Energy Transfer said the move would benefit its natural-gas and crude-oil businesses by adding storage and terminal assets.  ( 25 min )

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Target beats analysts' expectations for second-quarter earnings, sending shares higher, despite the retailer lowering full-year guidance.  ( 26 min )

Housing starts are expected to rise and Intel ends its plans to acquire Israeli chipmaker Tower Semiconductor. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

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The Bitcoin futures market, in which trades are typically made with leverage or borrowed money, is the most liquid market in all of crypto.  ( 26 min )

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It comes after the fund suffered one of its worst years in history in 2022.  ( 31 min )

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A solid top- and bottom-line beat by the e-commerce giant isn't enough to buoy the stock amid a selloff in Chinese markets.  ( 26 min )

The minutes of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting last month may indicate on Wednesday how many policymakers feel the U.S. central bank is done raising interest rates and whether possible risks to the economy from the aggressive monetary tightening have taken on more weight in their debate. The Fed raised its benchmark overnight interest rate to the 5.25%-5.50% range at the July 25-26 meeting, a step Fed Chair Jerome Powell said at his post-meeting press conference may not be the last in an aggressive round of rate increases that began in March 2022 to offset the fastest breakout of inflation since the 1980s.  ( 32 min )

Palo Alto Networks investors are betting that good things never happen late on a Friday afternoon.  ( 25 min )

Coinbase Global has earned approval from the National Futures Association to offer eligible U.S. customers crypto futures, the company said Wednesday. The largest crypto exchange in the U.S. in September 2021 [filed an application with the NFA](https://twitter.com/coinbase/status/143824759587741696  ( 22 min )

Tencent Holdings’ second-quarter net profit climbed 41%, thanks to a recovery in various business lines, led by online advertising.  ( 26 min )

Coherent issues a weaker-than-expected forecast, Cava's second-quarter profit beats expectations, and Intel calls off its acquisition of Tower Semiconductor.  ( 27 min )

The move for the Israeli company collapsed due to delays to regulatory approval. It's a setback for plans to ramp up its semiconductor-making business.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp. said it’s walking away from its attempt to acquire Tower Semiconductor Ltd., abandoning a $5.4 billion deal after failing to win regulatory approval in time. Most Read from BloombergHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapThe Fed’s Interest-Rate Debat  ( 32 min )

The networking-equipment company faces crosswinds in terms of demand heading into its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp. is expected to call off its planned $5.4 billion acquisition of Tower Semiconductor Ltd. as time to win regulatory approval runs out, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapTrump In  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Sea Ltd.’s historic 29% tumble erased close to $10 billion from its market value, wiping out a quarter of co-founder Forrest Li’s fortune overnight while darkening the shopping and gaming leader’s prospects.Most Read from BloombergHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble Aft  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The yield on 10-year US Treasuries is at the top end of its range, providing a good entry point for investors, according to Steven Major, global head of fixed-income research at HSBC Plc.Most Read from BloombergHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapThe Fed’s In  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- When former postman Iqeel Ahmed told staff at his local Halifax branch he couldn’t feed his family because he was locked out of his account, they asked whether he had tried the nearest food bank.Most Read from BloombergHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapTyco  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A record of the Federal Reserve’s July policy meeting due Wednesday is set to show only a minority of officials favored holding interest rates steady over the remainder of the year, according to Bloomberg Economics.Most Read from BloombergHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift R  ( 31 min )

A deal for the American steelmaker could leave fewer options for steel used in cars, food cans and other products.  ( 27 min )

Intel Corp will walk away from its $5.4 billion deal to acquire Israeli contract chipmaker Tower Semiconductor Ltd once the companies' contract expires later on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter. Intel, which signed the deal to buy Tower in February 2022, did not secure approval from Chinese regulators for the acquisition as required under its contract with the Israeli firm, the sources said. Intel and Tower declined to comment.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese stocks extended their recent selloff, putting a key gauge of the nation’s equities on track to erasing all the gains seen since last month’s Politburo meeting.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapTrump Indictment Lays Out Sweepi  ( 30 min )

Intel Corp will walk away from its $5.4 billion deal to acquire Israeli contract chipmaker Tower Semiconductor Ltd once the companies' contract expires later on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter. Intel, which signed the deal to buy Tower in February 2022, did not secure approval from Chinese regulators for the acquisition as required under its contract with Tower, the sources said. It does not plan to negotiate an extension of the contract, and will instead pay Tower a $353 million break-up fee to walk away, the sources added.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China home prices dropped for a second month in July, a further sign of the deepening property downturn that’s weighing on the world’s second-largest economy.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapTrump Indictment Lays Out Sweeping Georgi  ( 31 min )

Apollo Global Management sold a $485 million loan to Yellow Corp. and has withdrawn its proposal for bankruptcy financing. The post Apollo sells Yellow term loan to Citadel appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The rally in equities is set to grind to a halt as investors come to grips with slowing US growth, and seasonal factors are likely to compound the selling pressure, according to Vantage Point Asset Management.Most Read from BloombergHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Ma  ( 31 min )

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The firm exited its loan investment after rival lenders offered better terms to finance Yellow’s liquidation.  ( 27 min )

You can currently earn a record 5.90% with the top CD, and more than two dozen other CDs pay at least 5.50%. Is this the peak, or will the best CD rates climb even higher?  ( 20 min )

Inflation-linked bonds, such as TIPS and I-Bonds, protect returns from the loss of purchasing power and increase portfolio diversification.  ( 24 min )

A blockchain operating system uses blockchain as the platform for running a device's operating system  ( 19 min )

Assessed value is a value assigned to a home by an assessor and is used to determine the property tax bill. It is often a percentage of fair market value.  ( 22 min )

Understand how portfolio immunization is compared to cash flow matching when taking an asset-liability management (ALM) approach to investing portfolios.  ( 21 min )

A quick overview of the top economic indicators to track the housing market in the U.S.  ( 20 min )

A co-signer can help you secure a loan, but eventually, it will be time to strike out on your own. Learn how to release a student loan co-signer from their obligation to your loan.  ( 21 min )

Policymakers at the Fed are concerned wage growth isn't slowing fast enough for inflation to fall to the 2% annual rate that the central bank targets, according to minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee released Wednesday.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 lost 0.8% on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, after minutes from the latest Fed meeting showed members indicated interest rates may still have to rise to curb inflation.  ( 16 min )

The IRS has been spending the $80 billion in extra funding it got from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to hire more customer service agents, create chatbots, and reduce paperwork.  ( 17 min )

A Bumbershoot policy is a specialized form of umbrella liability insurance that covers nonmarine and maritime liability exposures.  ( 19 min )

Progressive Corporation was the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 on Wednesday after the insurance provider reported a jump in premiums written in July.  ( 16 min )

An IRA CD combines the safety of a CD with the tax advantages of an individual retirement account. Learn how IRA CDs work and about their pros and cons.  ( 26 min )

Oil and gas services provider Energy Transfer LP agreed to buy Crestwood Equity Partners LP for $7.1 billion dollars, including $3.3 billion in debt.  ( 17 min )

CDs can significantly boost what you earn on your savings. So it's worth exploring ways to safely add one or more top-paying certificates to your savings plan.  ( 25 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.90% from Pelican State Credit Union for 2 years, 5.75% from MapleMark Bank for 1 year, and 5.65% from Dow Credit Union for 3 months.  ( 19 min )

Southwest Airlines and the union covering more than 17,000 of its employees reached a tentative agreement on wages, job protections, and benefits for more. But the airline's pilots union still may strike.  ( 17 min )

A court victory for President Joe Biden this week means that thousands of borrowers are joining the growing list of people whose student loans have been forgiven since he took office.  ( 20 min )

A B2B robo-advisor is a digital automated portfolio management platform that is used by financial advisors.  ( 25 min )

Countries can default on their debt. This happens when a government is either unable or unwilling to make good on a country's financial obligations.  ( 24 min )

Teachers’ salaries aren't keeping up with inflation and the rising cost of homeownership.  ( 19 min )

Tron is a block-chained-based platform for sharing digital content. Discover more about Tron and its cryptocurrency, called Tronix or TRX.  ( 19 min )

Kishu Inu (KISHU) is a digital currency based on popular dog-themed meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.  ( 21 min )

A personal loan can help you consolidate debt, or provide the funds you need to better your life. Learn how to find and apply for a personal loan.  ( 23 min )

A crypto commodity is a digital representation of a commodity, utility, or contract on a blockchain network through exclusive tokens.  ( 22 min )

Credit repair companies can help you find and fix mistakes on your credit report, for a fee. Learn how to choose a credit repair company that works for you.  ( 20 min )

The application process for an SBA loan can be extensive and time consuming. Find out how to apply for an SBA loan that meets your business needs.  ( 22 min )

Goldman Sachs predicts home prices will keep rising, citing tight supply and high demand.  ( 17 min )

Mutual funds and robo-advisors are two ways investors can get help building and managing a diverse portfolio. Find out more about the differences between these investing tools.  ( 26 min )

While the CME already trades crypto futures and the CBOE has approvals for leveraged crypto futures, the nod makes Coinbase the first purely crypto exchange to offer such products.  ( 17 min )

Demand elasticity is the sensitivity of the demand for a good or service due to a change in another factor.  ( 22 min )

Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava Group posted a profit in its first earnings report since going public in June as it added new locations.  ( 17 min )

TJX Companies shares hit an all-time high as the discount retailer posted better-than-expected results and raised its outlook as shoppers flocked to its stores.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities were mixed at midday on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, after the latest earnings news and ahead of the release of meeting minutes from the Fed's July policy meeting.  ( 17 min )

With investors looking to back the latest ICOs and cryptocurrencies, some scammers have taken advantage of the rush to invest.  ( 22 min )

Intel called off a $5.4 billion deal to purchase Tower Semiconductor after it failed to secure timely regulatory approval from China.  ( 17 min )

Learn about the evolving role of the nation-state in an increasingly globalized world as fewer boundaries restrict international commerce.  ( 22 min )

Mortgage rates were mixed, with 30-year and 15-year rates rising slightly. The 30-year average is just below the early July peak that's estimated to be a 21-year high.  ( 20 min )

Investment grade refers to bonds that carry low to medium credit risk.  ( 25 min )

Automated robo-advisors are more flexible and can build more complex portfolios. Target date funds (TDFs) have the more specific aim of helping people invest for retirement by slowly adjusting their holdings to reduce volatility and risk over time.  ( 25 min )

A co-signer agrees to take responsibility for your loan if you don't make payments. As a result, if your credit is less than perfect, a co-signer might help you qualify for a personal loan.  ( 22 min )

If you're denied for a personal loan, you might be able to reapply. However, you need to take steps to address the issues that cause the denial in the first place.  ( 24 min )

Even though personal loans can help you fund a number of financial goals, they aren't always the right choice.  ( 22 min )

Learn about GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) and how they are used in cryptocurrency mining.  ( 24 min )

Business loans can certainly impact your personal credit, though this depends primarily on whether a personal guarantee is required.  ( 23 min )

Target posted its first quarterly sales decline in six years after a dip in discretionary spending, backlash against the company's Pride collection, and rise in retail theft.  ( 18 min )

While the S&P 500 is a specific market index, robo-advisors are tools that can invest in a broad range of assets, potentially including S&P 500 index funds.  ( 23 min )

Renovations may be covered, but they also can increase the value of your home and leave you underinsured. Find out if you should update your policy.  ( 24 min )

Student bank accounts are accounts designed for teens and young adults. Learn about the features of a typical student bank account and how to compare them.  ( 24 min )

Investment management services costing less than financial advisors, but with limited investment choices and personalization  ( 26 min )

Consumers have rights that protect them from scams and fraud. Certain consumer protection laws can help in particular situations.  ( 26 min )

The Foster School of Business at the University of Washington offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in business and other fields.  ( 18 min )

Double-spending is a potential flaw in cryptocurrency systems that refers to the possibility of a digital currency being spent more than once.  ( 20 min )

Occidental Petroleum will purchase tech firm Carbon Engineering Ltd. for $1.1 billion with plans to build 100 plants, using incentives from the government to combat climate change.  ( 17 min )

NinjaTrader offers software and brokerage services for active traders. As a brokerage, NinjaTrader offers access to the futures and forex markets.  ( 21 min )

Charles Schwab and Vanguard are both huge financial firms that have a fundamentally different approach to online investing.  ( 22 min )

Gwei is a denomination of the cryptocurrency ether (ETH), used on the Ethereum network. Learn what it is and how it is used in ETH transactions.  ( 22 min )

Cryptocurrency payment gateways are a service available for merchants who prefer to have a trusted third party dealing with digital currencies.  ( 21 min )

Changes in exchange rates have a substantial influence on companies’ operations and profitability. Here are ways they can deal with the risk.  ( 27 min )

Inland marine insurance is a type of commercial property coverage. It covers equipment, machinery, tools, cargo, and other property that’s transported over land by train or truck.  ( 21 min )

Housing starts are expected to rise and Intel ends its plans to acquire Israeli chipmaker Tower Semiconductor. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

Problems with the U.S. tax system include higher effective rates for lower-income people, companies paying little or no taxes, and poor enforcement.  ( 36 min )

The pre-existing condition exclusion period is a health insurance provision that limits benefits for a period of time for a prior medical condition.  ( 22 min )

De omzet van de bouw was in de maanden april, mei en juni bijna 8 procent hoger dan een jaar eerder, meldt statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Klanten van de Bank of Ireland konden dinsdag de hele dag 'gratis' geld opnemen. Door technische problemen bij de bank konden zij meer geld pinnen dan zij op hun rekening hadden staan.  ( 3 min )

Klanten van de Bank of Ireland konden dinsdag de hele dag 'gratis' geld opnemen. Door technische problemen bij de bank konden zij meer geld pinnen dan zij op hun rekening hadden staan.  ( 3 min )

De verslechterde Chinese economie zorgt ervoor dat de yuan hard daalt. De Chinese munt bereikte woensdag het laagste niveau sinds november 2022.  ( 3 min )

Een groot vrachtschip dat sinds het begin van de oorlog in Oekraïne stillag, vaart nu voor het eerst over de Zwarte Zee. Het schip maakt gebruik van een zogenoemde humanitaire corridor, een tijdelijke vaarroute voor gestrande schepen.  ( 4 min )

Kledingketen H&M gaat twintig beschuldigingen van misstanden in kledingfabrieken in Myanmar onderzoeken. Volgens de Britse mensenrechtenorganisatie BHRRC is er sprake van misstanden in de fabrieken waar het Zweedse bedrijf kleding laat maken.  ( 3 min )

Met twee kwartalen van krimp is de Nederlandse economie in een recessie terechtgekomen. Dat klinkt ernstig, maar gaat dit ons echt veel pijn doen?  ( 3 min )

Porthos, een groot project voor de opslag van CO2 onder de Noordzee, mag doorgaan. Bij de aanleg komt weliswaar wat stikstof vrij, maar dat vormt geen grote bedreiging voor kwetsbare duinnatuur. Dat oordeelt de Raad van State woensdagochtend.  ( 7 min )

Het socialemediaplatform X (voorheen Twitter) heeft de toegang tot concurrerende sociale netwerken en nieuwswebsites vertraagd. Gebruikers die op een link naar Facebook, Instagram of bijvoorbeeld The New York Times klikten, moesten vijf seconden wachten voordat ze de gewenste pagina konden zien.  ( 4 min )

De Nederlandse economie is met twee kwartalen van krimp in een recessie beland. In andere eurolanden zijn de ontwikkelingen gunstiger. De economie van de eurozone groeide in het tweede kwartaal met 0,3 procent ten opzichte van een kwartaal eerder.  ( 4 min )

Op NU.nl vind je elke dag een stelling die bij het nieuws past. Hoewel op dinsdag en donderdag de langste files staan en het op die dagen het drukst is op kantoor, willen werkgevers hun personeel niet aanmoedigen op woensdag of vrijdag te komen. Vandaag is daarom de stelling: Werknemers moeten zelf kunnen bepalen welke dagen ze thuiswerken. Breng je stem uit en discussieer mee.  ( 2 min )

Tussen begin april en eind juni is de Nederlandse economie met 0,3 procent gekrompen in vergelijking met het kwartaal ervoor. Het is de tweede krimp op rij, waardoor we officieel spreken van een recessie.  ( 5 min )

Gebruikers van socialemediaplatform X (voorheen Twitter) moeten voortaan betalen voor TweetDeck (nu X Pro). Het computerprogramma waarmee je jouw tijdlijn kunt beheren, is vanaf nu alleen nog te gebruiken door mensen met een geverifieerd account op X.  ( 4 min )

De Britse consumentenprijzen zijn in juli met 6,8 procent gestegen. Daarmee was de inflatie lager dan in juni (7,9 procent), maar nog wel veel hoger dan de beoogde 2 procent.  ( 3 min )

De arbeidsmarkt is nog steeds zeer krap. Werkgevers hadden in het tweede kwartaal van dit jaar moeite om aan mensen te komen. Per 100 werklozen stonden eind juni nog 122 vacatures open.  ( 3 min )

Hoewel thuiswerken sinds de coronapandemie een blijvertje is, werken Nederlanders op dinsdag en donderdag nog vaak op kantoor. Maar ondanks de lange files en drukte op de werkvloer willen werkgevers hun personeel niet aanmoedigen om op woensdag of vrijdag te komen.  ( 6 min )

Oil and gas services provider Energy Transfer LP agreed to buy Crestwood Equity Partners LP for $7.1 billion dollars, including $3.3 billion in debt.  ( 1 min )

Southwest Airlines and the union covering more than 17,000 of its employees reached a tentative agreement on wages, job protections, and benefits for more. But the airline's pilots union still may strike.  ( 1 min )

Intel called off a $5.4 billion deal to purchase Tower Semiconductor after it failed to secure timely regulatory approval from China.  ( 1 min )

Target posted its first quarterly sales decline in six years after a dip in discretionary spending, backlash against the company's Pride collection, and rise in retail theft.  ( 1 min )

Occidental Petroleum will purchase tech firm Carbon Engineering Ltd. for $1.1 billion with plans to build 100 plants, using incentives from the government to combat climate change.  ( 1 min )

Progressive Corporation was the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 on Wednesday after the insurance provider reported a jump in premiums written in July.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were mixed at midday on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, after the latest earnings news and ahead of the release of meeting minutes from the Fed's July policy meeting.  ( 1 min )

Housing starts are expected to rise and Intel ends its plans to acquire Israeli chipmaker Tower Semiconductor. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

If you’re looking for effective strategies for making sound stock selection decisions, you could do a lot worse than peep into the current portfolios of Wall Street’s investing titans. By discovering which equites they are leaning into at any given time, investors can piggyback on the decades-long success attained by the stock picking giants. Few are more successful at this game than Ken Griffin, the founder and CEO of hedge fund Citadel and a man with a net worth of ~$34 billion. Last year, aga  ( 34 min )

The electrification of everything is already underway, and there is one extraordinary $23 billion opportunity that investors continue to overlook.  ( 41 min )

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If demand is too high, J&J holders who participate will be able to swap only part of their investments for Kenvue  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- PNC Financial Group Services Inc. tapped the US blue-chip bond market for the second time since a regional banking crisis rattled investors earlier this year.Most Read from BloombergHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapThe Fed’s Interest-Rate Debate Is Shiftin  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Sacks Parente Golf Inc. shares skyrocketed 624% in its first day of trading, notching the best initial public offering debut on a US exchange this year.Most Read from BloombergHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapTrump Indictment Lays Out Sweeping Georgia Elec  ( 30 min )

(Bloomberg) -- VinFast Auto Ltd. soared in its debut as a public company, vaulting its market capitalization beyond that of General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co., as traders flipped shares of the electric-vehicle maker.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeTrump Indictment Lays Out Sweeping Georgia Election PlotRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After Crash  ( 32 min )

Warren Buffett is widely recognized as the greatest investor of all time, so when he buys new stocks, investors tend to take notice. According to its latest 13F filing, which came out yesterday, Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway initiated positions in just three new stocks during the second quarter — NVR (NYSE:NVR), Lennar (NYSE:LEN), and D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI). Interestingly, all three are homebuilders. While investors should always do their own due diligence before making any investment, taki  ( 34 min )

Cava delivered impressive earnings as it basks in its post-IPO glow.  ( 32 min )

Cava is giving investors their first taste of its future potential.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- VinFast Auto Ltd. soared in its first day of trading as the Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker looks to raise its profile and take on established car manufacturers.Most Read from BloombergHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashS&P 500 Drops Below Key Level in Late-Day Slide: Markets WrapTrump Indictment Lays Out Sweeping G  ( 32 min )

The private-jet membership company agreed to turn over a 95% stake in return for new financing.  ( 29 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.90% from Pelican State Credit Union for 2 years, 5.75% from MapleMark Bank for 1 year, and 5.65% from Dow Credit Union for 3 months.  ( 21 min )

It's always a good sign for stockholders when they see one of the insiders at a company buying shares of company stock. It's well known that insiders may sell shares for dozens of personal reasons that have nothing to do with the company's performance, but generally, insiders are only buyers when they feel the stock price is undervalued and likely to rise over time. It's even more significant when multiple insiders are buying shares of company stock, as that indicates optimism among more than on  ( 33 min )

A retail-heavy earnings week began with caution and China painted a grim picture for the world's second-largest economy.  ( 32 min )

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The selloff continues in shares of troubled utility Hawaiian Electric Industries. The stock fell another 24% on Tuesday after [Monday’s plunge](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-08-14-2023/card/hawaiian-electric-industries-stock-plunges-in-wake-of-deadly-wildfires-UKImN6  ( 21 min )

Esmark Inc majority owner and chief executive James Bouchard said in an interview on Tuesday that his steel maker, which does not publicly report its earnings, has cash for its $7.8 billion bid for U.S. Steel Corp sitting in his bank account. Esmark unveiled its offer on Monday after Cleveland-Cliffs Inc, another steel maker, said on Sunday it had made a $7.3 billion offer for U.S. Steel, which the latter rejected. Cleveland-Cliffs said it could afford the deal because it would pay for half of it using its own stock as currency and borrow from banks to help pay for the other half.  ( 31 min )

Some borrowers who had enrolled in income-driven repayment plans will start getting their debt discharged this week.  ( 32 min )

Despite the fact that delaying the start of your Social Security benefits until age 70 means a 32% increase in the amount you would receive, only 10% of non-retired Americans between the ages of 60 and 65 plan to wait for the larger payout, according to the 2023 Schroders U.S. Retirement Survey. Consider working with […] The post Just 10% of Workers to Wait Until 70 to Take Maximum Social Security Benefits appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 32 min )

Over $22 billion worth of Nvidia's shares were traded as of mid-day, beating out $14 billion of trades in Tesla, which is usually the Wall Street's most traded stock. Nvidia shares rose as much as 3.5% before trimming gains. Nvidia was just one of three stocks in the Philadelphia semiconductor index trading higher on Tuesday after stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales data stoked worries that interest rates could stay higher for longer, rattling the stock market.  ( 32 min )

Appaloosa nearly tripled its stockholdings, buying up large positions across the tech and semiconductor industries while selling off shares of energy firms.  ( 19 min )

Poor earnings and analyst downgrades are two negative events that can impact the price of a stock. When a company reports disappointing financial results, it may reflect potential problems with its business operations, a lack of growth or overall financial difficulties. It typically sends investors rushing to the exits. If an influential analyst subsequently downgrades that stock, it stokes even more fears about the overall health of the company. The result: More investors will dump their shares  ( 33 min )

Baby boomers born from 1960 to 1965 are in big trouble when it comes to retirement savings. The so-called late boomers, nearing retirement, have less wealth than earlier boomer cohorts, including paltry 401(k) assets, according to a new white paper.  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The steep drop in output from US shale wells is turning out to be worse than expected, forcing oil drillers to work even harder to keep production from slipping, research firm Enverus said in its latest report.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeTrump Indictment Lays Out Sweeping Georgia Election PlotRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After  ( 31 min )

A retail-heavy earnings week began with caution and China painted a grim picture for the world's second-largest economy.  ( 32 min )

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Wall Street analysts are still underestimating how much the rise of artificial intelligence could boost revenue, according to New Street Research.  ( 35 min )

The U.S. stock market saw robust growth in 2023, with the S&P 500 Index surging by 17%. But according to "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. "The S&P 500 employs 40% of America," he told Fox Business' Larry Kudlow in a recent interview. "Where the cracks are starting to show is in mainstream America where the car loans have gone from five and a half percent to nine and a half percent and continue to go up." The U.S. Federal Reserve has implemented aggressive inte  ( 33 min )

I am 57 and have $1.1 million in my 401(k) and $50,000 in a high-yield savings account. I earn $300,000 per year and put $30,000 in my 401(k) each year plus a match on the first 6%. I have a $220,000 mortgage on a home valued at $550,000. I would like to retire at 62 […] The post Ask an Advisor: I Have $1.15 Million Saved and Will Collect $3,500 Per Month in Social Security. Can I Retire at 62? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 32 min )

Esmark Founder and CEO James P. Bouchard said it's a love of United States Steel Corp. and its place in Pittsburgh that led him to make an offer for the steel manufacturer being pressured by a $7.3 billion bid by rival Cleveland-Cliffs.  ( 13 min )

Discover Financial shares dropped more than 9% Tuesday after the Riverwoods-Ill.-based company said Roger Hochschild would step down as CEO effective immediately. Discover board member and ex-Regions Financial executive John Owen will serve as interim CEO and president, the company said after marke  ( 23 min )

The currency has now surrendered all of its gains from last year to plumb depths not seen since an investor panic in the early days of the war.  ( 31 min )

As we reach the tail end of the 2Q23 earnings season, it’s time to take stock of the current market landscape and gauge the resilience of equities. To start with, the pace of inflation is falling – but remains above the 2% target. Against a background of inflationary pressures and recessionary fears, the second quarter earnings were stagnant – but while the bar was low, most firms cleared it, beating the expectations. In a recent note, BlackRock’s Global Chief Investment Strategist, Wei Li, has  ( 35 min )

The $40 billion exchange offer for shares of Kenvue expires Friday, but brokerage firms want retail investors to make their instructions before then.  ( 27 min )

The story of United States Steel holds some fascinating history as well as some important lessons for investors.  ( 27 min )

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The Florida governor needs every friend he can muster to narrow Donald Trump's lead in the polls.  ( 32 min )

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The Euro has found buyers again on the dip, continuing the overall supportive action.  ( 32 min )

Privately held and Pittsburgh-based Esmark has announced an all-cash bid for United States Steel. Few saw that coming after an offer from Cleveland-Cliffs.  ( 26 min )

The Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is beginning life as a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq stock exchange.  ( 26 min )

A retail-heavy earnings week began with caution and China painted a grim picture for the world's second-largest economy.  ( 31 min )

Chip maker Nvidia has seen shares nearly triple this year. UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri raised his target price to $540 from $475, and writes "it still seems early to get off this train."  ( 27 min )

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Privately held and Pittsburgh-based Esmark has announced an all-cash bid for United States Steel. Few saw that coming after an offer from Cleveland-Cliffs.  ( 26 min )

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Berkshire Hathaway bought up more than $800 million in home construction stocks last quarter while trimming positions in energy, insurance, materials, and healthcare.  ( 20 min )

Home Depot tops report second-quarter earnings estimates, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway takes a new equity position in home builder D.R. Horton, a new bidder emerges for U.S. Steel, and Discover Financial's CEO resigns.  ( 27 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Sea Ltd.’s revenue missed estimates after its e-commerce division posted slowest growth on record, reflecting fallout from economic turbulence and intensifying competition.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeTrump Fourth Indictment Lays Out Sweeping Georgia Election PlotRussia’s Emergency Rate Hike Fails to Lift Ruble After CrashOut of Options and Money,  ( 32 min )

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Vietnam's electric vehicle maker VinFast could open higher on Nasdaq on Tuesday, based on limited premarket trade, as it makes its debut after a SPAC deal that the company says values it at $23 billion. The valuation, which VinFast and its blank-check partner Black Spade Acquisition calculated using rival EV maker Lucid as the benchmark, is the fourth-highest for such special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deals, according to data from Dealogic. A few hours before its Nasdaq debut, VinFast more than doubled its value in premarket trading involving less than 4% of its shares.  ( 31 min )

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Southeast Asian technology firm Sea Ltd missed estimates for second-quarter revenue on Tuesday, as consumers held back spending on Internet and discretionary services. U.S.-listed shares of Sea tanked 14% in trading before the bell. Revenue grew over 5% from a year earlier to $3.10 billion, compared with analysts' estimate of $3.20 billion, according to Refinitiv data.  ( 31 min )

Consumers aren't as interested in home renovation as much as they once were.  ( 33 min )

The company is seen as a bellwether for big retailers, its numbers offer clues about the health of the U.S. consumer.  ( 27 min )

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has denied speculation that its billionaire founder Richard Liu Qiangdong and his wife Zhang Zetian had emigrated to the US, crushing the latest rumours surrounding the personal life of one of the country's most well-known entrepreneurs. The Beijing-based firm wrote on its Weibo account on Monday that gossip circulating on social media, alleging that the couple had moved to the US or spent more than US$100 million there to buy luxury homes, were fabricated. It add  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- As Federal Reserve officials close in on the end of their tightening campaign, the debate is shifting from how high interest rates need to go to how long they should stay elevated.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeTrump Indicted Over Attempts to Overturn Georgia’s 2020 Presidential VoteOut of Options and Money, Argentina Presses the Panic ButtonChina C  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- As headline oil prices edge ever closer to $90 a barrel, there’s little sign of a let up in the day-to-day demand that’s underpinned the rally.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeTrump Indicted Over Attempts to Overturn Georgia's 2020 Presidential VoteOut of Options and Money, Argentina Presses the Panic ButtonTech Giants, Yields Tick Up in Choppy Sessio  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European equities were little changed amid a summer slowdown and after China’s central bank unexpectedly reduced a key interest rate.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeTrump Indicted Over Attempts to Overturn Georgia's 2020 Presidential VoteOut of Options and Money, Argentina Presses the Panic ButtonTech Giants, Yields Tick Up in Choppy Session: Markets  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The yuan slid to the weakest level since November and China’s sovereign bonds rallied after the central bank unexpectedly cut a key interest rate in an effort to boost its ailing economy.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesHollywood Studios Offer Writers a New Deal With Push From Netflix, Iger to End StrikeOut of Options and Money, Argentina Presses the Panic ButtonTech Giants, Yields Tick Up in Choppy Session: Markets WrapTrump Indicted  ( 33 min )

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's central bank hiked its key interest rate by 350 basis points to 12% on Tuesday, an emergency rate move to try and halt the rouble's weakening past 100 to the dollar after a public call from the Kremlin for tighter monetary policy. The extraordinary rate meeting came after the rouble plummeted past the 100 threshold against the dollar on Monday, dragged down by the impact of Western sanctions on Russia's balance of trade and as military spending soars. President Vladimir Putin's economic adviser Maxim Oreshkin on Monday rebuked the central bank blaming what he called its soft monetary policy on the weakening rouble.  ( 30 min )

Buffett's company added a trio of home-construction companies to its stock portfolio last quarter, while it cut or exited several other positions.  ( 32 min )

Barron's looked at stocks in the Russell 3000 that have done little for the past five years and identified 10 stocks where improving analyst sentiment could signal better days ahead.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s central bank unexpectedly reduced a key interest rate by the most since 2020 to bolster an economy that’s facing fresh risks from a worsening property slump and weak consumer spending.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesOut of Options and Money, Argentina Presses the Panic ButtonTech Giants, Yields Tick Up in Choppy Session: Markets WrapOutsider Milei Upends Argentina’s Election With Primary WinChina Finance Giant’s Missed Paymen  ( 32 min )

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' has an investment portfolio topping $100 billion that includes $49.3 billion invested in stocks.  ( 31 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Founded in 1995 as a lumber business, Zhongzhi Enterprise Group Co. grew to become a financial conglomerate with more than 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) under management. Now it risks becoming the latest Chinese financial giant to fail.Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesTech Giants, Yields Tick Up in Choppy Session: Markets WrapOut of Options and Money, Argentina Presses the Panic ButtonOutsider Milei Upends Argentina’s Election With P  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hawaiian Electric Industries Co., which supplies roughly 95% of the state’s residents with power, traces its roots back to 1891, just a decade after King Kalakaua met Thomas Edison to see the incandescent light bulb. Now, the utility is facing what’s shaping up to be the biggest-ever test over its future. Most Read from BloombergRussia Calls Emergency Key Rate Meeting as Ruble PlungesTech Giants, Yields Tick Up in Choppy Session: Markets WrapOutsider Milei Upends Argentina’s Elect  ( 33 min )

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Learn how to lower your income and estate tax bills while building wealth through permanent life insurance.  ( 23 min )

Personal loan rates dipped slightly this week to 20.59%, dropping 6 basis points since last week when the average personal loan rate sat at 20.65%.  ( 18 min )

Binance Coin (BNB) is the native currency of the Binance exchange which follows the ERC 20 standard.  ( 23 min )

U.S. equities slumped, with the S&P 500 tumbling 1.16% on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, amid worries about China's economy and possible Fed rate hikes.  ( 17 min )

The European Single Market is an entity created by a trade agreement among participating nations, including the member nations of the European Union.  ( 21 min )

The banking sector is weathering impacts from the spring turmoil, but higher credit card debt helped push loan balances higher as consumers borrowed to beat inflation, an FDIC report showed this week.  ( 17 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.90% from Pelican State Credit Union for 2 years, 5.75% from MapleMark Bank for 1 year, and 5.65% from Dow Credit Union for 3 months.  ( 19 min )

The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow tracker estimates GDP will grow at an annual rate of 5% in the third quarter after a surprising jump in retail sales.  ( 17 min )

Shares of Wheels Up skyrocketed after Delta Air Lines, Certares Management, and Knighthead Capital Management bailed out the private charter jet provider and took control of the firm.  ( 17 min )

Shares of Vietnam-based electric vehicle maker VinFast soared on their first day of trading on the Nasdaq after going public through a special purpose acquisition company.  ( 17 min )

A mix of federal and state laws protects borrowers from predatory lenders. These laws range from capping interest rates to banning the practice altogether.  ( 28 min )

You can file bankruptcy on a car loan, but it’s not a good way of getting out of your car loan. You won’t be able to both expunge the loan and keep your car.  ( 23 min )

New crypto projects emerge frequently, which makes it even more important to know how to assess the market.  ( 27 min )

Business loans vary widely with the terms they provide borrowers. Some are shorter term, others are long term. Learn about the average business loan term.  ( 22 min )

The Federal Reserve could keep its benchmark interest rate at least at its current level—the highest since 2001—through the end of the year and beyond, said Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.  ( 18 min )

The burning-cost ratio is an insurance industry calculation of excess losses divided by the total subject premium.  ( 18 min )

Business inventories ticked 0.1% lower in June, extending the downward trajectory they've been on since hitting highs last year as demand slows.  ( 17 min )

A mortgage broker is an intermediary who brings mortgage borrowers and mortgage lenders together but does not use its own funds to originate mortgages.  ( 24 min )

Last year was the first to show a decrease since 2008, largely driven by losses in the United States, Japan, China, Canada, and Australia.  ( 17 min )

With mortgage rates nearly at 7% per Freddie Mac, builder confidence is starting to stumble.  ( 17 min )

Thinking about investing in nonfungible tokens (NFTs)? Find out the pros and cons of owning tokenized assets before you make any NFT purchase decisions.  ( 22 min )

Appaloosa nearly tripled its stockholdings, buying up large positions across the tech and semiconductor industries while selling off shares of energy firms.  ( 18 min )

Bask Bank offers an attractive pair of savings accounts: One is a typical high-yield savings account, but the other earns American Airlines AAdvantage miles. See if Bask Bank makes sense for your money.  ( 22 min )

Golden hammer refers to an excessive dependence upon a specific tool to perform many different functions.  ( 18 min )

A closed virtual currency is an unregulated digital currency used as payment only within certain virtual communities.  ( 18 min )

Charles Schwab savings account interest rates are higher than the national average, and it doesn’t have monthly fees or minimum deposit requirements.  ( 21 min )

A major ratings company warned it may downgrade the outlook for more than 70 U.S. banks, including some of the largest institutions, a move that could push interest rates for consumer loans higher.  ( 18 min )

A denomination is the stated or face value of financial instruments such as currency, bonds and other fixed-income investments.  ( 18 min )

An Abbreviated New Drug Submission (ANDS) is a written request to obtain marketing approval for a generic drug in Canada.  ( 18 min )

Chime’s high-yield savings account doesn’t charge a fee or require a minimum deposit. Learn more about Chime savings account interest rates and other features.  ( 22 min )

Corrective waves are a set of price movements normally associated with the Elliott Wave Theory of technical analysis.  ( 18 min )

Value investment manager Baupost bought a stake in Amazon.com in the second quarter, despite Amazon's 2023 stock surge that has more than doubled its price-to-earnings ratio.  ( 17 min )

Greenlight Capital, the hedge fund of David Einhorn upped its stake in Net Power and added stakes in Onex Corp. and Activision.  ( 17 min )

A minority IPO, also known as a partial IPO, is a type of initial public offering (IPO) in which a parent company partially divests itself of one of its subsidiaries.  ( 18 min )

U.S. equities dropped at midday on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, amid concerns about China's economy and a surprise interest rate cut by the country’s central bank, as well as the possibility of more Fed rate hikes in the U.S.  ( 16 min )

Shares of Getty Images tumbled to their lowest level since March after the company reported strikes by TV and movie actors and writers are having a negative impact on revenues.  ( 17 min )

E*TRADE savings account interest rates can't compete with the best, but high-net-worth individuals can benefit from its higher FDIC insurance coverage.  ( 20 min )

Shares of Sea Limited tumbled after the Singapore-based online retail and gaming site missed sales estimates and indicated it plans to increase spending on e-commerce.  ( 18 min )

A bond ratio is a financial ratio that expresses the leverage of a bond issuer.  ( 19 min )

Determining creditworthiness of smaller and medium-sized corporations isn't as easy as for larger companies, but these tips can help.  ( 20 min )

An intermarket spread involves purchasing long futures in one market and selling short futures of a related commodity with the same expiration.  ( 19 min )

Double-cycle billing is a now-banned practice of billing credit card customers by charging interest on the average debt accrued over the last two months, instead of just for the current month.  ( 20 min )

SoFi savings account interest rates are above average and the financial services company charges no bank fees—two reasons this savings option is worth considering.  ( 21 min )

Edmund Phelps is an American professor of political economy at Columbia University and winner of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Economics.  ( 19 min )

Industrial conglomerate Esmark offered to buy U.S. Steel for $7.8 billion, shortly after U.S. Steel rejected a $7.25 billion bid from Cleveland-Cliffs.  ( 17 min )

Today's top rates on a nationwide money market account are 5.25% from UFB Direct, 5.21% from Republic Bank of Chicago, and 5.05% from All America Bank and Redneck Bank.  ( 20 min )

Renting out a portion of your home to help pay the mortgage sounds like a great idea, but it may not work out the way you planned.  ( 22 min )

Home Depot beat profit and sales estimates, despite lower revenue as consumers spent less on discretionary purchases, while the boost from a pandemic-era home improvement boom faded.  ( 18 min )

Here are some of the factors that determine how consumers change their spending and saving habits in response to changes in interest rates.  ( 20 min )

Shoppers continued to buoy the economy in July, as retail sales came in higher than analysts expected Tuesday.  ( 17 min )

Investment fund Pershing Square has cut its stakes in consumer stocks, adding to its Alphabet holdings for AI exposure.  ( 17 min )

Mortgage rates climbed again, with the 30-year average rising to its highest level in more than five weeks. Rates were up for most loan types, while a few averages were flat.  ( 20 min )

Tesla shares slipped after introducing Model X and S versions in the U.S. that cost about $10,000 less and have a shorter driving range.  ( 17 min )

Certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a great financial tool to get a guaranteed return on your investment. Compare Fidelity CD rates and see if they are right for you.  ( 21 min )

When it comes to weighing whether a bank or a credit union would be better for getting a personal loan, the answer will largely depend on your financial circumstances and personal preferences.  ( 23 min )

A detailed look at how federal, state, and local governments can use the law of eminent domain to seize private property that is deemed to be necessary for the public good.  ( 25 min )

A guardian is an individual who has been given the legal responsibility to care for a child or an adult who does not have the capacity for self-care.  ( 21 min )

A conservatorship is when a court appoints someone to manage the financial and personal affairs of an incapacitated person or minor.  ( 23 min )

Racketeering typically refers to crimes committed through extortion or coercion. The term is typically associated with organized crime.  ( 28 min )

Despite office market woes, commercial real estate loans topped $3 trillion earlier this year, rising in every region and led by community banks.  ( 18 min )

Berkshire Hathaway bought up more than $800 million in home construction stocks last quarter while trimming positions in energy, insurance, materials, and healthcare.  ( 18 min )

Hedge fund investor Dan Loeb's fund has pivoted further toward AI, slashing a big stake in defensive stocks such as Colgate to buy Amazon, Nvidia, and TSMC.  ( 17 min )

Consumer spending is expected to tick higher for the fourth straight month, while Home Depot sales fall as consumers pull back on big-ticket items. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Learn about Okun’s law, Arthur Okun’s findings on the relationship between economic growth and unemployment levels, why it is important, and how it has stood the test of time.  ( 28 min )

In real-life situations, simple interest works in your favor when you're a borrower but against you when you're an investor.  ( 20 min )

There are specific factors that affect a country's overall balance of trade and how it is used as an economic indicator.  ( 26 min )

A seed stock is any stock which represents a company that develops and produces seeds for planting crops.  ( 19 min )

A loss adjustment expense (LAE) is an expense associated with investigating an insurance claim. Learn how LAE helps measure a company’s profitability.  ( 22 min )

Sovereign debt can play an important role in providing international diversification to individual investors.  ( 21 min )

Boat owners' insurance is an insurance policy that provides coverage for individuals who own and operate a boat or personal watercraft.  ( 19 min )

Almost all banks, both traditional and online-only, allow you to open checking accounts online. Here's how to do it, including how to navigate problems.  ( 24 min )

Sovereign defaults, in which a nation can't pay its debts and is technically bankrupt, are actually more common than you think. Learn more about their impact.  ( 24 min )

Moody's provides economic analysis software and rates securities based on assessed risk and the borrower's ability to make interest payments.  ( 23 min )

Could cryptocurrency technology help to untangle the beleaguered industry?  ( 20 min )

Affordable market value (AMV) is the price charged for an apartment building sold through the FDIC’s Affordable Housing Program.  ( 23 min )

U.S. equities slumped, with the S&P 500 tumbling 1.16% on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, amid worries about China's economy and possible Fed rate hikes.  ( 1 min )

Greenlight Capital, the hedge fund of David Einhorn upped its stake in Net Power and added stakes in Onex Corp. and Activision.  ( 1 min )

Appaloosa nearly tripled its stockholdings, buying up large positions across the tech and semiconductor industries while selling off shares of energy firms.  ( 1 min )

Value investment manager Baupost bought a stake in Amazon.com in the second quarter, despite Amazon's 2023 stock surge that has more than doubled its price-to-earnings ratio.  ( 1 min )

Investment fund Pershing Square has cut its stakes in consumer stocks, adding to its Alphabet holdings for AI exposure.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities dropped at midday on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, amid concerns about China's economy and a surprise interest rate cut by the country’s central bank, as well as the possibility of more Fed rate hikes in the U.S.  ( 1 min )

Consumer spending is expected to tick higher for the fourth straight month, while Home Depot sales fall as consumers pull back on big-ticket items. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Hedge fund investor Dan Loeb's fund has pivoted further toward AI, slashing a big stake in defensive stocks such as Colgate to buy Amazon, Nvidia, and TSMC.  ( 1 min )

Despite office market woes, commercial real estate loans topped $3 trillion earlier this year, rising in every region and led by community banks.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 rose 0.6% on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, while the Dow and Nasdaq gained as well, as semiconductor stocks boosted the indexes.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Vietnam-based electric vehicle maker VinFast soared on their first day of trading on the Nasdaq after going public through a special purpose acquisition company.  ( 1 min )

Industrial conglomerate Esmark offered to buy U.S. Steel for $7.8 billion, shortly after U.S. Steel rejected a $7.25 billion bid from Cleveland-Cliffs.  ( 1 min )

Tesla shares slipped after introducing Model X and S versions in the U.S. that cost about $10,000 less and have a shorter driving range.  ( 1 min )

Berkshire Hathaway bought up more than $800 million in home construction stocks last quarter while trimming positions in energy, insurance, materials, and healthcare.  ( 1 min )

De storing bij de Nederlandse Loterij, waardoor overgemaakt geld niet in de digitale portemonnee van deelnemers terechtkwam, is weer verholpen. Het overgemaakte geld wordt teruggestort.  ( 3 min )

Diverse economen denken dat ons land in het tweede kwartaal net niet in een recessie is beland. Woensdag worden cijfers hierover bekendgemaakt en de verwachting is dat er een kleine groei is geweest.  ( 5 min )

Door een storing bij de Nederlandse Loterij verschijnt overgemaakt geld niet in de digitale portemonnee van klanten. Met de zogeheten wallet kunnen deelnemers meespelen met de verschillende spellen van de Nederlandse Loterij.  ( 3 min )

De Nederlandse fietsenfabrikant VanMoof vraagt ook in Duitsland faillissement aan. Dat blijkt uit een uitspraak van de rechtbank in Berlijn. Eerder gingen de Nederlandse activiteiten van het bedrijf al op de fles.  ( 4 min )

YouTube gaat alle video's verwijderen waarin schadelijke of onbewezen kankerbehandelingen worden gepromoot. De videosite heeft dinsdag een nieuw beleid ingevoerd tegen de verspreiding van medische desinformatie.  ( 3 min )

Reizigersorganisatie Rover is niet blij met het plan van NS om de treinkaartjes duurder te maken. Volgens de belangenclub dreigt reizen met de trein voor mensen met een smalle beurs onbetaalbaar te worden.  ( 5 min )

Voor het einde van het jaar zal China meer auto's exporteren dan Japan, verwachten onderzoekers van Moody's. Eerder haalden de Chinezen Duitsland en Zuid-Korea al in.  ( 3 min )

Voor het einde van het jaar zal China meer auto's exporteren dan Japan, verwachten onderzoekers van Moody's. Eerder haalden de Chinezen Duitsland en Zuid-Korea al in.  ( 3 min )

Streamingdienst Netflix gaat naast films en series ook games aanbieden. Om de spelletjes op je televisie te spelen, hoef je geen joystick aan te schaffen. Netflix-klanten kunnen hun smartphone als controller gebruiken.  ( 3 min )

Op NU.nl vind je elke dag een stelling die bij het nieuws past. Energiebedrijf Vandebron gaat klanten met zonnepanelen tot tientallen euro's per maand extra in rekening brengen. Als het aan de Tweede Kamer ligt, wordt de salderingsregeling de komende jaren ook afgebouwd. Vandaag is de stelling: "Door extra kosten wordt het steeds minder aantrekkelijk om zonnepanelen te nemen." Breng je stem uit en discussieer mee.  ( 2 min )

De roebel daalt al maanden in waarde en de centrale bank in Rusland probeert daar nu met een stevige rente-ingreep een einde aan te maken. Dat lijkt direct na het besluit ook even te werken.  ( 3 min )

Op NU.nl vind je elke dag een stelling die bij het nieuws past. Energiebedrijf Vandebron gaat klanten met zonnepanelen tot tientallen euro's per maand extra in rekening brengen. Als het aan de Tweede Kamer ligt, wordt de salderingsregeling de komende jaren ook afgebouwd. Vandaag is de stelling: "Door extra kosten wordt het steeds minder aantrekkelijk om zonnepanelen te nemen." Breng je stem uit en discussieer mee.  ( 2 min )

Streamingdienst Netflix gaat naast films en series ook games aanbieden. Om de spelletjes op je televisie te spelen, hoef je geen joystick aan te schaffen. Netflix-klanten kunnen hun smartphone als controller gebruiken.  ( 3 min )

Energiebedrijf Vandebron gaat klanten met zonnepanelen tientallen euro's per maand extra in rekening brengen. Ruim 70.000 klanten gaan meer meebetalen aan de kosten voor het terugleveren van stroom aan het netwerk.  ( 4 min )

De Chinese economie zit in zwaar weer. De economische groei is zeer laag en er is sprake van deflatie, waarbij prijzen dalen mede doordat consumenten minder uitgeven. De Chinese centrale bank probeert met een renteverlaging voor herstel te zorgen.  ( 3 min )